The City of Madison is considering implementing a program that will recycle the 10,000+ mattress that are disposed of each year. To help offset the cost of this program, the city would like to collect $10 per mattress, much like the current program for discarded appliances. They are hoping to have the program in place before the August apartment turnover day. More HERE
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ESPN, Sports Illustrated and USA today all agree- Madison is the Nations Best Sports Town and this video illustrates why! (video 2:23)
It will be interesting to see which venue ultimately wins over the thirst quenching party going crowd: Mifflin tradition vs Revelry control? Both will be entertaining but which will be here in 10 years? HERE is a link to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue web site and the 2012 rent certificate. It’s been two years since Madison experienced a snow storm with 12-16 inches as predicted. That’s two years I have been meeting people new to Madison who say “the winter here really isn’t that bad, I was expecting worse”…well WORSE is here. Be sure to follow snow emergency parking rules, details HERE THIS link will direct you to the official City of Madison poll location finder. Simply enter your address information, and the correct poll will be identified. Despite several significant multifamily housing projects offering additional apartments to Madison renters, the vacancy rate continues to decline and is approaching the 2% level. Madison Gas and Electric publishes statistics derived from their internal data of gas/electric meters that are either turned off or changed into the owners name. The Isthmus (specifically zip code 53703) with over 11,000 rental units, has a 1.5% vacancy rate for the 3rd quarter 2012. Record low interest rates have done little to attract renters into the home ownership market, many fearful of another drop in values, tight lending practices, and waiting for the economy to rebound. In the next few weeks, many units will enter the market for August 2013 occupancy. The strong demand in recent years has increased the volume of early apartment shoppers. November has become one of the busiest months for management companies since renters no longer hold out for discounts, but act quickly when apartments are placed on the market to avoid decreasing supply. send your apartment search story to: mail@madisonapartments.com Yes, it’s that exciting (sarcasm) day when thousands of downtown residents move out of their apartments, stay the night on a friends porch or in a moving van, then on Aug. 15th move into their new place. If you have any moving pics, send them to : HERE is a link to a PDF copy of the required landlord provided City of Madison voter registration hand out. A recent city ordinance requires property owners to give out this form in print to new residents. It is suggested that landlords collect a signature from new residents stating they have received the voter registrations materials. Madison Gas and Electric (MG&E) will have tens of thousands of service orders for August with the large majority for August 14th and 15th. Now is the best time to contact MG&E for setting up your account to ensure you will have electric and gas service when you move in. 608-252-7222 or LINK |
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This year will certainly be an eventful year for the annual Mifflin Street Block Party. Question is: will it be eventful for its success or its failure? The City of Madison officials and police department have cancelled support for the event. Of course there will be significant presence on Mifflin Street this Saturday, both party goers and police alike. Exactly how much enforcement is necessary remains to be seen, but the police department is ready for confrontation. Add to the mix: the newly formed 