January, 2010 Metro Milwaukee MLS statistics are in and they look are looking good!
2.4 % more residential units were sold in January 2010 than were sold in January 2009 across the MLS system
13.7% more residential units were sold in Waukesha County in January 2010 than in January 2009.
65.2% more residential untis were sold in Ozaukee County in January 2010 than in January 2009.
10.3% more residential units were sold in Washington County in January 2010 than in January 2009.
31.1% more residential more units were sold in Racine County in January 2010 than in January 2009.
12.5% more residential units were sold in Walworth County in January 2010 than in January 2009.
The only sales statistic to fall was in Milwaukee County. 6.4% less units were sold this January than were sold in January 2009.
Overall, this is an excellent start to the year in terms of the Milwaukee area real estate market.
Please don’t forget about the tax credits available to first time home buyers and homeowners who have lived in their current home for 5 of the last 8 years (other criteria may apply as well). Please let us know if you have any questions about your market area or the home buying and selling process.
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