January 2026 Wisconsin Real Estate Report

Tightened Inventory Restricted Home Sales and Increased Prices

• New listings fell significantly in January, leading to tighter inventory statewide. Existing home sales fell 3.9% compared to January 2025, and the median price rose 7.9% over that same period to $315,000.
• The Wisconsin Housing Affordability Index was up 2.2%, reaching its highest level since January 2024.
• Regionally, home sale prices have appreciated in five of the six regions of the state over the last 12 months. 
• The average monthly 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell from 6.96% in January 2025 to 6.10% in January 2026.
• New listings were down 11.3% compared to their levels in January 2025. Months of inventory fell 6.5% to just 2.9 months in January, which indicates the state continues to have a strong seller’s market.

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