Touch is the undisputed, most important sense for human survival.  It is the first sense to develop in a human fetus, the foundation for healthy human growth and development (Maslow’s Hierarchy of Human Needs), and helps us to perceive the environment around us through our skin, the largest organ of the human body.  Over the past year, humans around the world have had to refrain from this innate, pleasurable behavior that ultimately put our physical and mental health at grave risk of developing dis-ease. Feelings of loneliness (causing an epidemic, within a pandemic, of anxiety, depression) among all ages has sky-rocketed, 40% of new medication prescriptions were placed in pharmacies…

“Home” today is not what it was a few years ago.  Currently your “Home” is also a restaurant, hotel, spa, gym, classroom, office, and entertainment venue. With all the hours a family spends at home today one needs to ensure they’re protecting their family’s sanity. Popular now more than at any time prior, is improving or creating a Home Theater space for entertainment and/or gaming. Enjoy the ultimate cinema experience without leaving your house. There is nothing like the moment when the overheads dim, and brilliant images come to life on a screen before you and your loved ones…awash in light, music and sound…all in a beautiful, comfortable personal space…

People are remodeling, and they are doing it at breakneck speed. Maybe it’s because we spent so much time in our homes during COVID?  It became our office, restaurant, entertainment, spa and more! The one thing that hasn’t changed through all this turmoil though is the fact that they still want their master bathroom to be spa like.  Many homeowners are still opting to remove the tub in favor of a larger walk-in shower, double vanity, or both if space permits.  The easiest way to find the room is if the home still has one of that corner jetted tub that was used the first week it was installed and…

As 2021 began, mortgage rates continued to be at historic lows. Refinancing has dominated the mortgage market for 2020 and the start of 2021. The mortgage lending team at One Community Bank, has noticed a significant rise in clients taking advantage of these low rates since the dropped in 2019. As the economy begins to stabilize, mortgage rates have started to increase. With only a two-month supply of inventory in Dane County, which is well below average six-month supply, Dane County’s housing market is considered a strong sellers’ market. With such a competitive market, home sellers are receiving multiple offers on their homes, at or above asking price. Home prices…

The days are getting longer. The piles of snow are shrinking. The tulips are bravely pushing their way through the soil. Spring is, indeed, coming to Wisconsin this year and I for one am quite excited about the prospect. As I’ve pondered how to best celebrate the impending arrival of spring, I’ve decided it’s time for some “spring cleaning.” No, not the kind you see in magazine headlines (though the idea of shiny windows and floors is certainly appealing). I’m thinking something that requires a change of attitude more than a bucket of soapy water. How about these for a start? Ask someone for advice. I completely confess I originally…