http://www.letstalkhomes.com/ Coldwell Banker Graham & Associates http://www.letstalkhomes.com//expages/madison mississippi real estate.asp Invest in Madison, Mississippi Real Estate—Enjoy Southern TraditionMadison, Mississippi real estate is steeped in southern tradition. The city of Madison, Mississippi was named for James Madison—the fourth president of the United States. The town started as a settlement next to a railroad track in pre-Civil War Mississippi and was positioned next to another small settlement called Madisonville. Eventually, Madison spread out to overtake and swallow up the smaller settlement.History has it that Madison, a town just 10 miles from the Mississippi state capital, Jackson, suffered as a result of the civil war battles fought in the area even though no battles were fought directly on Madison soil. After the Civil War, the railroad continued to ensure business growth was possible as everyone began to rebuild.Today, Madison is a Certified Retirement City, which means the town had to qualify for a three-month intensive screening designed to evaluate the city’s features that are attractive to retirees. These criteria include low taxes, low crime rates, access to high quality medical care, nearby recreation, education, and cultural opportunities as well as an affordable cost of living.Madison’s unique feature is a warm and friendly population that welcomes newcomers and returning Southerners alike. Buy Madison, Mississippi real estate today for a comfortable retired lifestyle in the future.Contact Coldwell Banker (Graham Associates) to discuss home buying opportunities and purchase Madison, Mississippi real estate. Or call us at 601-607-4777 / 866-301-2242.Madison, Mississippi Real Estate—True Small Town LifestyleThe city of Madison offers its residents a planned community with a unique small town feel. In close proximity to Jackson, Mississippi where you can attend an opera, a symphony, a ballet, or any one of the acclaimed Mississippi Museum of Art’s international art exhibitions, Madison offers residents a serene home town after a visit to the bigger city. Madison, Mississippi real estate gives you the benefit of true, small town lifestyle with all the conveniences of big city life.The arts also have a home in Madison. Madison Square Center for the Arts is on the National Register of Historic Places and residents with a creative bent can enjoy dance, art, music and theater classes without leaving their home town. Instead of being overtaken by repetitive chain stores, Madison features a host of boutiques, galleries, and one-of-a-kind local restaurants that make it an excellent shopping and dining city as well.According to government census data, the median household income in Madison is $41,049, higher than many other Mississippi cities and towns. Housing in Madison is 93% owner-occupied, so when you move into a community, you’ll be living next door to homeowners instead of renters. The median value of owner-occupied houses in Madison, Mississippi is $232,400. The mean travel time to work is a short 21 minutes so you don’t have to worry about overly tired drivers on Madison streets.Contact us to start your search for the ideal Madison, Mississippi real estate. Or call 601-607-4777 / 866-301-2242.