Posts tagged ‘wisconsin real estate market’

March 27, 2014

Wisconsin Housing Affordability Index still high.

Wisconsin Housing Affordability Index still high.

  What is the Wisconsin Housing Affordability Index? This number shows what percentage of a median priced home a buyer with a median family income could afford, assuming  current mortgage rates and 20% down. So, a typical buyer could afford 245% of a median priced home in Wisconsin.    While still very affordable, the Housing […]

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March 24, 2014

Buying Cheaper than Renting. Would you like to get started?

Buying Cheaper than Renting. Would you like to get started?

For those that are ready to settle down, buying makes great sense. This graphic indicates that in the top 100 major metros, buying is cheaper than renting.  Think about that… and go search FirstWeber.com in your desired area.  Determine what you can afford monthly, based on your personal experience with your current rent, and also […]

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March 17, 2014

Wisconsin real estate sales down with the never-ending winter. Sale prices up 7%

Wisconsin real estate sales down with the never-ending winter. Sale prices up 7%

“We live in Wisconsin. We expect slow sales in February” said Steve Lane, Chairman of the WRA Board of Realtors. And real estate sales in February reflect the record cold this winter, down almost 10% compared with last February.  However, median prices are up 7.4% over last February. In fact, prices have risen all months […]

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March 4, 2014

Consumers feel positive about economy, housing. Over 70% are considering selling. We want to talk to you!

Consumers feel positive about economy, housing. Over 70% are considering selling. We want to talk to you!

Winter in Wisconsin has put a little bit of a damper on sales activity. And oh, how we will all appreciate spring when it does arrive! As you may know, spring is typically the busiest time for real estate activity. We have a feeling this spring will be crazy busy. In the image shown, consumers […]

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February 27, 2014

South Central Wisconsin award winning real estate agents: Congrats and Thank you!

South Central Wisconsin award winning real estate agents: Congrats and Thank you!

Congratulations to our award winning real estate agents in 2013. We recently celebrated the South Central region at Monona Terrace. Great year for all of you. Thanks for your hard work and dedication!   More photos on facebook   Diamond Circle Gold #1 Sales Associate Sherry Lessing, Middleton,   Emerald Circle Platinum The Weber Nick […]

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