Posts tagged ‘wisconsin real estate market’

March 1, 2012

Is is still a buyer’s market? In Wisconsin, yes. But things are changing across the country

Is is still a buyer’s market? In Wisconsin, yes. But things are changing across the country

  Here in Wisconsin, housing did not experience the huge run up in real estate prices in the early 2000’s and also did not experience the tumultuous fall in prices that other states like Florida and Nevada did. Trends come slower to Wisconsin – even the cutting-edge fashion trends you see in the style magazines […]

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October 20, 2011

Wisconsin real estate sales up 17.7% in September

Wisconsin real estate sales up 17.7% in September

  Wisconsin home sales were up substantially over a slow September last year. Median home prices fell a mere 1.5% when you compare prices in September 2010 to September 2011. That price drop when you compare month to month is the smallest decline this year.  Combined with the increase in sales, we hope this is […]

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September 27, 2011

Wisconsin home sales up by double digits

Wisconsin home sales up by double digits

Wisconsin’s existing home sales were up for the second straight month. In August, sales were up 31.1% over last August, according to Wisconsin Realtors Association data. It is wonderful to see double digit increases throughout Wisconsin.  It is certainly not a surprise, however.  2010 sales in July and August were low due to the home […]

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July 26, 2011

Homebuyers – Is it time to buy? Home sellers – Is it time to sell?

Homebuyers – Is it time to buy? Home sellers – Is it time to sell?

Buyers and sellers are asking these questions. Has the Wisconsin real estate market hit bottom yet? No one can answer this question with complete certainty. So – how do we decide if it is the right time to buy or sell? Let’s look at some things we do know that might help us decide: We […]

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July 4, 2011

The Wisconsin housing recovery, Forrest Gump and his Momma

The Wisconsin housing recovery, Forrest Gump and his Momma

The state of the real estate market by Scott Swick As I was thinking about what to write this week about the “real state of the real estate market” here in Fond du Lac County, for some reason I started thinking about the movie “Forrest Gump.” His “momma,” played by Sally Field, always had just […]

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