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March 21, 2017

Wisconsin real estate market update: Sales and listings down, prices rise 6% over last year statewide. Some regions see double digit increases.

Wisconsin real estate market update: Sales and listings down, prices rise 6% over last year statewide. Some regions see double digit increases.

Another month of sales slipping due to lack of inventory to actually sell. Home prices rose 6% compared to last year at this time. Some regions saw double digit price growth compared to sale prices last year at this time. New listings down statewide by 8%.  Those looking to sell now will benefit from the […]

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February 20, 2017

Wisconsin real estate sales in January 2017: Prices up again, more listings needed

Wisconsin real estate sales in January 2017: Prices up again, more listings needed

2016 will be a tough year to top as it was a record-breaker.  We are, however, plowing into 2017 strong, especially on median sales prices.  Lack of inventory remains an issue, especially in the metropolitan counties, with just 3.2 months of inventory there. 6 months is considered balanced. Listings are selling very quickly and we’d […]

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February 16, 2017

Metro Milwaukee real estate market in January, 2017: Prices up – often by double digits, listings scarce.

Metro Milwaukee real estate market in January, 2017: Prices up – often by double digits, listings scarce.

Starting the year off with the same story: Strong sales, rising prices, low level of listing inventory – although we have seen a good increase in listings in Ozaukee and Racine Counties.  That should bring a bit more balance to those counties.  It is an excellent time to put your home on the market – […]

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February 7, 2017

Here’s why you still need a professional real estate agent, even when the market is strong.

Here’s why you still need a professional real estate agent, even when the market is strong.

The Wisconsin real estate market has been chugging along strong for several years now.  Well priced and well presented homes are selling quickly and multiple offer situations are occurring. Buyers are in serious competition in some price ranges. SELLERS So do you still need a Realtor to sell in a hot market?  We think so are […]

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January 30, 2017

The spring market is NOW. Lowest statewide inventory of homes for sale since 2009.

The spring market is NOW. Lowest statewide inventory of homes for sale since 2009.

Don’t wait until the snow melts to put your home on the market. Buyers are searching NOW and competing offers are common.   Inventories of less than six months indicate a seller’s market. Statewide, the inventory of homes for sale is at 4.9 months, the lowest level since 2009 when the Wisconsin REALTORS Association started tracking. […]

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