If owning a home is at the top of your New Year’s resolutions, you’re not alone! Purchasing your first home is an exciting journey, but it requires careful planning and strategic steps. You can confidently navigate the homebuying process by following the right approach, setting clear goals, and staying informed. Steps to becoming a homeowner: […]
Key points from the WRA on the Wisconsin Housing Report for September 2023. Home Sales: Home sales dropped 18.4% between September 2022 (7,602 sales) and September 2023 (6,205 sales). Home Prices: The median home price for Wisconsin in September 2023 was $295,000, a 9.3% increase from September of last year. Affordability: Affordability continues to suffer […]
Key points from the WRA on the Wisconsin Housing Report for August 2023. Home Sales: We continue to see weaker sales and higher prices in the Wisconsin market even as the inventory situation improved slightly. Home sales for the month of August declined by 18.3% since August 2022 sitting at 6,889. Home Prices: The median […]
The First Weber Rhinelander Office hosted a pulled pork lunch fundraiser on September 15th to benefit the Northwoods Veterans Homestead, raising over $1800. The First Weber Foundation will match the donations (up to $2,500) for the event. The Northwoods Veteran Homestead is a 501(c)3 organization dedicated to helping Wisconsin’s homeless veterans. The event was featured […]
Weak inventories limited sales of existing homes and drove prices up significantly. July 2023 closing declined 20.8% compared to July 2022. Sales were down between 16.7% and 25.2% throughout all regions compared to July 2022, but regional price appreciation was more variable. The median home price rose to 300,000, a 7.5% increase from last year. […]