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 October 2023 at a glanceMortgage rates continued to rise in October, softening demand pressure slightly as we move into the off-peak housing market. Existing home sales fell by just 7.2% in October 2023 compared to October 2022, which is the first time since August…

   Ask me about my whiskers. This year they are for family/dear friends/and the other warriors: - that lost to/are survivors of cancer(true warriors) - that took their own life(a bow for their struggle) - that have/struggle w/ mental health/substance…

  September 2023 at a glanceThe Wisconsin market for existing homes remains a strong seller’s market, which hampered home sales and drove up median prices over the last 12 months. Home sales dropped 18.4% between September 2022 and September 2023, and median…

July 2023 at a glanceFollowing recent patterns, weak inventories limited sales of existing homes and drove prices up significantly. July 2023 closings slid 20.8% compared to July 2022, and the median price rose 7.5% to $300,000. This was the second straight month where the…

 June 2023 at a glanceAs the prime season for home sales approaches, very tight inventories have kept sales low and put strong upward pressure on prices. Existing home sales in June dropped 20.4% compared to their levels in June 2022, and the median price rose to…

 May 2023 at a glanceUnmet demand and tight supplies continued to hamper home sales and drive up prices just ahead of the prime homebuying season. May 2023 home sales fell by 21.5% compared to May 2022, and the median price rose 6.9% to $294,000 over the last 12…

Celebrate National Homeowners Month!Did you know that June is National Homeowners Month? It's the perfect time to appreciate the joy and pride of owning your own home!  Whether you're a first-time homeowner or have been enjoying your space for years, let's come…

 April 2023 at a glanceAs we move closer to the prime homebuying season, low inventories continue to affect the housing market. April 2023 home sales were 32.5% lower than April 2022, and the median home price rose 6.8% to $283,000 over that same 12-month…

 March 2023 at a glanceLow inventories kept March sales low and contributed to strong price pressure over the past 12 months. Existing home sales fell 23.6% between March 2022 and March 2023, whereas the median home price rose 6.9% to $272,500 over that 12-month…

 February 2023 at a glanceWisconsin existing home sales continued their slide, with sales falling by a significant margin for five straight months. Homes sales fell 28.1% in February 2023 compared to February 2022, and the median price rose 11.7% to $262,500 over that…

Wisconsin Housing Report — January 2023

 November 2022 at a glanceFor a second straight month, existing home sales fell by a substantial margin due to a combination of falling demand and ongoing weakness on the supply side. November home sales slid 31.7% compared to November 2021. Although demand moderated…