With active inventories falling in all six market regions of the South Central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service, it is no surprise that July single family home sales (including condominiums) fell in five of the six markets compared to last year. Only the Adams/Green Lake/ Marquette/Waushara market region saw an increase in monthly sales over 2015. […]

Home sales (including condominiums) in Dane County continue to keep pace with the near-record results of 2015, with 4014 sales reported year-to-date compared to 4039 last year. As has been the case for most of the year, year-to-date single family (including condominium) sales throughout the SCWMLS region* are ahead of 2015. June 2016 Monthly Statistics

Key Talking Points H.R. 3700 was passed by the U.S. House 427-0. Despite passing with NO OBJECTIONS, the U.S. Senate has not acted on H.R. 3700. This legislation provides significant benefits to taxpayers, homebuyers and the real estate market by: Removing a burdensome and expensive FHA Condo approval process Reducing FHA restrictions on the number of […]

Home sales in Dane County slipped 8.3% compared to last year’s near record setting pace. However, the 842 reported transactions rank 3rd best for the month over the last ten years. Strong sales were reported throughout most of the SCWMLS region* with year-to-date sales ahead in all regions with the exception of Dane County. May […]

As we have been reporting regularly, sales and median prices are up, active inventories are lean, interest rates are very low and buyer demand is still very strong. April 2016 Monthly Statistics

RASCW was honored today for our 100th Year Anniversary by the National Association of REALTORS® during the Leadership Luncheon held at the Legislative Meetings in Washington DC.  President Dewey Bredeson, President-elect Tom Weber and EVP Kevin King were present to accept the plaque on behalf of the Membership.  

The Nominating Committee is charged with nominating individuals to serve on the RASCW Board of Directors beginning in 2017. Positions to be filled include one non-residential broker or agent, one broker-owner from a Class I firm, one broker-owner from a Class II firm, and one Affiliate. Class I firms are defined as having 26 or […]

The first quarter of 2016 finished with both home sales and median prices higher than one year ago. For Dane County, sales are 1.5% ahead of 2015 (which ended the year as the second best ever for home sales). For the balance of the SCWMLS Region* (excluding Dane County), sales increased 4.6%. March 2016 Monthly […]

After a record start in January, Dane County single family home and condominium sales continued strong in the month of February. Although the 331 reported sales are 4.4% lower than one year ago, year-to-date sales are keeping pace with 2015, which narrowly missed establishing an all-time record. February 2016 Monthly Statistics

Do you have cold and drafty rooms in your home? Mold, moisture or ventilation issues in your home? Is your energy bill high in comparison to the size of your home? An energy audit will provide you a clear road map of what is going on in your home in terms of energy loss. Green […]