I had built 4 previous homes with Veridian, yet they cancelled my home build & took away my lot,…read moreand they could do it to you too. So I recommend staying away. It's a big hassle having to start over again! During the design phase of my home, Veridian attempted to charge me ~ $800 for a hood fan over my stove, even though it was specified as standard in the contract wording that they wrote. I respectfully disputed the charge and the matter was escalated to the Area VP who, instead of making a decision about the charge, terminated my contract. Apparently they had someone ready to go on the lot, as it never showed available again. And they'd rather sell to someone who doesn't read the contract. Some background on this: for most of the past ~ 20 years that they've been around, hood fans were free & microwaves were a slight upcharge & chimney vents were a significant upcharge. In the last few years, the design team decided to flip the upcharge from the microwave to the hood fan. This is obviously because more people do hood fans now so it's a way to raise the base price by burying the most common choice as a significant upgrade. Even though the design team did this, the contract team did not update the contract. When I saw the charge, I disputed it respectfully and asked for an explanation of why. They told me several inaccurate reasons that didn't make sense and actually went against their prior documentation. I read the contract and showed them where it said the hood fan was included. Despite my emails being perfectly respectful, the Area VP demanded that I come meet him in person "with a plan to move forward". What I deduced from my personal builder was that this was going to be him making limits on what I could do or say. I requested it be virtual, which was declined. I then said I looked forward to finishing the design phase and just wanted a decision on the hood fan before agreeing to go in. At that point, the Area VP terminated my contract. A Google search of the Area VP shows that his son works at Veridian and was arrested in 2020 for a physical interaction with a female. The Area VP took his ex-wife to an appeals court to get out of paying family support. These are not nice people. In the long run, I'm getting a better house for less money with another builder but having a 4 month later closing date is definitely causing me some heartache. The bottom line is I respectfully disputed a charge for something that was standard in the contract. The real estate market is so hot right now that Veridian decided to cancel my build rather than admit their error. Stay away unless you like Napoleon Syndrome Area VP's terminating your contract because you actually read it. I've read Veridian's response to my review, and here's my response: I submitted all of my emails to ChatGPT and asked the program to determine if they were professional and respectful (you can do this too). Here is what ChatGPT thought of my emails (note, it doesn't think I was mean or rude. Veridian is chagrined that a customer actually tried to upset the power dynamic and are trying to cloak their power play as some sort of attempt at defending an employee): "Overall, your email conveys your concerns and your intention to find a solution, and it is mostly respectful and professional, despite some more confrontational moments." Does this sound like an email that necessitated terminating a contract to defend an employee? This is why the Area VP's character comes into play. The decision makes no sense otherwise. My personal builder told me that "two years ago this never would have happened", meaning that the hot real estate market has emboldened a builder to kick customers off lots that 10 years ago they were in foreclosure on.

House less than 8 months old. Whole sections of the floor are coming up because they have problems…read morewith nails and hammers. Run away! Wasted my VA loan on this new build not being from WI. Had no idea the kind of company i was dealing with.

If you're looking for an honest caring real estate team in the Madison area the Buell Group is the…read moreticket! From the initial prep and listing of our house for sale, to closing with Preferred Title, the people involved have been amazing. Brandon and team were responsive throughout, offered educational guidance every step of the way, helped us through some unexpected hurdles. He also provided solid referrals; from handymen and garage door specialists to title companies, the Buell Group partners with the best.

Brandon and his team were great to work with! Brandon responded immediately to all of our questions…read moreand when he wasn't immediately available, he made sure his teammate, Amanda, got back to us with answers to our questions. We felt Brandon was extremely knowledgeable of the market but as an added bonus, he is also very knowledgeable about construction in general and was able to point out flaws or positive attributes of each house we toured. Brandon was our advocate throughout the entire process and made sure we got the best price and timely responses from the sellers. Before closing, Brandon's team contacted our mortgage lender directly to handle details and they followed up with us to make sure we had everything ready and were prepared! On closing day, Brandon came to the closing with us and explained anything that we didn't understand in the sea of paperwork presented to us. We highly recommend the Brandon Buell and The Buell Group! They were fantastic to work with!

ATTN ALL potential renters: DSI Real Estate has attempted to scam myself and 2 other people into…read morepaying "unpaid rent" over years after being moved out. Jen Brewer, the property manager, told me that she attempted to send 2 letters through the course of 3 years...She sent them to the last known address--coincidentally it was the address that we once lived at in the apartment. We never received either of the 2 letters. Jen stated that it's "not her job to make sure mail gets delivered to the new address." Then out of nowhere, 3 YEARS laters I get a collection notice. I went to speak to Jen at the DSI Real Estate office to see what the issue was and why is it coming up now. I honestly thought it was a simple mistake made by somebody in the DSI Real Estate office. Needless to say she was very rude and of no help. I also found out the same thing has occurred with 2 other friends that have lived there. I attempted to contact the Director of Operation, Brad, at DSI, but I haven't heard back. I was also able to verify the contact phone numbers DSI had on file---they are all the same contact numbers and I have never received 1 phone call. Jen once again stated "that's not part of my job to call tennants." I have spoken to my lawyer and he's confident DSI will not be getting additional money from me. I found the apartments nice and well kept, but after dealing with this situation and Jen's unprofessional attitude...I highly recommend all potential renters to find a different place to live or once you move out...good luck! Unfortunately, I will have to pay my lawyer. But at least the money is going to a good cause rather than an unethical business team.

Good at building houses really fast. Quality and workmanship suffer. Dirty, noisy, nails in the…read moreroads......if I had it to do over again, I'd looked elsewhere.

I lived in the Post Apartments. I lived there over 2 years and really enjoyed it for the proximity…read moreto downtown and the bike path. The interior was very well done and the building maintained well. But sadly, the complex was marketed as "non-smoking" which was a big reason why I signed the lease. However I quickly learned after moving in that it was far from it with tenants smoking marijuana in their units and the smell permeating into the hallway and in some cases into my unit. When management was alerted there was little action besides one email to all the tenants which did nothing to stop it. One sign on the bulletin board which lasted less than a month. I think they could have and should have done more which is why I ultimately decided to leave the apartment before the end of my lease term. My health was suffering from the constant stench. Otherwise, it's a great property and if you don't have an aversion to smokers, I recommend it.

Avante Properties plays hard ball with their best tenants. Here's what happened to us…read more.. We have an apartment at the Arlo in Fitchburg and have been excellent tenants since June 2024 when the building opened. Avante recently notified us that the lease for our second stall in the parking garage has been terminated and we have six days to vacate it. There was no explanation or apology. #1: In the luxury rental business, it's not a good idea to treat good renters poorly, especially your top tenants. Poor reviews and word of mouth will expose you in a big way. #2: Avante has been allowing tenants to move into the garage as late as November-January, just in time for bad winter weather. We've been paying for the second stall since last June so we would have it for the winter months. When we asked Avante for a credit for the past seven months, they referenced legalese from the parking rental agreement, and threatened to tow our car if the stall was not vacated by the deadline. Avante's communication has been disappointing and shocking. #3: During the fall, Avante raffled off 2 free parking stalls to Arlo residents who wrote Google reviews. So they are willing to give away free stalls, but then kick out their paying customers? Huh? Complaining about a valid issue and requesting reimbursement for what we consider fraudulent behavior on their part has ultimately resulted in them threatening not to renew our 12-month apartment lease this spring. Wow is all I can say. A property manager can make or break your apartment rental experience. If I had to do it all over again, I would not rent from Avante Properties. I would look elsewhere.

I would like to thank everyone who worked at my house. Jay Gruher and Greg Eberle went above and…read morebeyond everything that was asked of them. I am so happy with everything that Kelmann did. Mary F.

On December 25, 2022 at 3:30 am, the sprinkling system for the 40 unit complex that I live in blew!…read more Unfortunately the pipes were in my apartment which then proceeded to flood my apartment. Had to live in a motel for two months until repairs were completed. Every single person, from Ken Martin, the senior project manager to the unpackers were absolutely professional, kind and caring. I would recommend Kelmann Restoration to any company requiring assistance for any emergency. I could not be more pleased!!

I interviewed 3 realtors before making my choice, and it was worth the effort. Jackie and Andrea…read moreare complete pro's and went so far above and beyond to get my house sold, I can't say enough good things. It felt like I had a trusted family member in charge of my sale. I had to move off the continent, and turned the sale over to them and they GOT IT DONE. Everything E-signed and painless. You will not go wrong with this team!!

I lived in a DSI apartment for 7 years. The first apartment I lived in changed Property Management…read moreCompany. They were rude and slow to respond. I moved to move into a 55+ community. If DsI had one, I'd have moved to it. I can't say enough good about their maintenance team. They quickly respond with a professional demeanor, and they are still friendly too. I miss them.

I called and talked to Davis about the guidelines for the application. He told me 650 to 700…read moreexcellent we wouldn't need anything . 600 to 650 that we just needed to price our income (my spouse and I have great jobs!!). Then he said under 600 would automatically be denied. He denied us because my credit score was in between 600 and 650. When o asked this idiot about what he said about the credit scores he denied ever saying anything about it!! This guy is an idiot!! Ferral cats are smarter than this idiot!!! Then hos supervisor said that he looks I to each application with an open heart!! That's a straight up lie!! Most if the people that lived at this place looked like they were on section 8!! No wonder why we weren't accepted!! They only want people that do t have a job but get money from the state that way it's guaranteed!! Dont ever apply for anything through these people they only care about the almighty dollar and not the actual person. Like what his "supervisor" stated!! GOD IM SO SICK OF BEING LIED TO !!!!

Cathy helped me find my first house. She made the stressful search fun and easy! She was patient…read more(I'm very picky and dragged her out through a hundred homes), prompt in communication and scheduling showings, supportive, and helpful. I really cannot recommend her highly enough!

I have purchased and sold 3 homes using the Hannes Team and they are nothing less than…read moreextraordinary. Cathy knows absolutely everything about the real estate market and is truly your best advocate. When buying, she was quick to point out the cons, not just the pros of each home, to make you the most informed buyer possible. When selling, Cathy and her husband Tom go the extra mile to develop gorgeous photos and even videos to really make your home shine. Then they market, market, market through all the most common channels with great success. My last home sold in only a couple months, even during the down market. I can't recommend them highly enough. Call them today.