A Sidewalk "school bus" in the Elvejem Neighborhood

For several years, Stark agent Caley Rouse and her husband, CJ, have voluntarily accompanied a “walking school bus” of kids to and from their local elementary school, rain or shine. Their spirit and their commitment to ensuring these kids are safe and educated fosters togetherness and strengthens our community. Read their story in the September 2025 issue of Madison Magazine.

September 23, 2025

Agents "Paws" to help local K9s

Stark agents dropped off gift baskets for the City of Monona Police Department K9 Golf Outing fundraiser. This annual event raises money for police canines like Jocko, pictured next to the baskets. Look at that smile!

Participating agents were Jimmer & Belinda Yunek, Kathy Bartels & Dylan Thomas, Kellie Unke, Joe Dlugosz, Olin Noren, Patrick Sierra, Sandy McKinlay, Tom Mckinlay, Teresa Duerst Haufle, and Tiffany Tobias.

September 17, 2025

Celebrating Our 17th Annual Stark Community Classic

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 17th Annual Stark Community Classic Golf Outing at The Oaks Golf Course! We could not have asked for a more beautiful day on the golf course in support of Breast Cancer Recovery. We raised a record-breaking $27,575!

August 28, 2025

Sharing the Wealth

“When we first heard of Own It: Building Black Wealth’s mission, we knew we needed to get involved and support the cause,” said Chris Stark, president of Stark Realtors. “Everyone should have the opportunity to create the life they want to live, and we recognize that there are those within our community that have been historically underserved and face larger obstacles to make that a reality.”

Read more about this remarkable program working to increase Black and brown homeownership and wealth right here in Madison in this February 2025 In Business Madison article.

February 1, 2025

Stark agents donate to Shop with a Cop Monona

Stark agents presented the City of Monona Police Department with a $1,150 donation for Shop with a Cop, which helps economically disadvantaged children shop for gifts for their families during the holiday season. You can learn more about the program at shopwithacopdanecounty.org.

Thank you Jimmer & Belinda Yunek, Kathy Bartels & Dylan Thomas, Joe Dlugosz, Tiffany Tobias, Teresa Duerst Haufle, and Kellie Unke for making a difference for kids in our community!

December 17, 2024