wra: Wisconsin March 2013 Housing Statistics - 04/26/13 09:48 AM

The Wisconsin housing statistics are in for March of 2013. Here is an excerpt from what the Wisconsin Realtors® Association (WRA) had to say: March marked the 20th straight month of double-digit growth in sales of existing homes in Wisconsin, with sales up 11.7 percent compared to March 2012. Median home prices also grew to $122,000 in March, which represents a solid 6.1 percent rate of growth compared to March last year. “This is the highest sales volume we’ve seen in March since 2007, before the Great Recession began,”  said Renny Diedrich, chairman of the WRA board of directors. Noting that … (0 comments)

wra: Wisconsin February 2013 Housing Statistics - 04/08/13 08:22 AM

The Wisconsin housing statistics are in for February of 2013. Here is an excerpt from what the Wisconsin Realtors® Association (WRA) had to say:

February marked the 20th straight month of double-digit growth in sales of existing homes in Wisconsin, with sales up 11.7 percent compared to February 2012. Median home prices also grew to $122,000 in February, which represents a solid 6.1 percent rate of growth compared to February last year.

“We’ve seen a consistent pattern of declining inventories, and the state now has 8.6 months of supply,”  said Renny Diedrich, chairman of the WRA board of directors. Specifically, … (0 comments)

wra: Wisconsin January 2013 Housing Statistics - 02/25/13 10:33 AM
 
The Wisconsin housing statistics are in for January of 2013. Here is an excerpt from what the Wisconsin Realtors® Association (WRA) had to say:
Although January is typically a slow month for home sales in Wisconsin, the 19-month trend of double-digit growth continued last month as existing homes sales grew 18.3 percent compared to January 2012. In addition, median home prices also increased 3.4 percent to $123,000 over that same period.
“To see existing home sales continue the strong pace established in 2012 bodes well for the spring when the market heats up”  said Renny Diedrich, chairman of the WRA … (0 comments)

wra: Wisconsin December 2012 Housing Statistics - 01/21/13 01:18 PM
The Wisconsin housing statistics are now in for December of 2012. Here is an excerpt from what the Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA) had to say:
Wisconsin’s housing market rebounded in 2012, with sales of existing home sales up substantially and median prices up modestly, according to the latest figures released by the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA). Sales of existing homes for 2012 were 20.7 percent above the levels of 2011, and the statewide median price increased 1.1 percent to $133,500 over that same period. “We’ve seen very strong growth in home sales for the last year and a half, which is an indication … (0 comments)

wra: Wisconsin November 2012 Housing Statistics - 01/10/13 12:30 PM
The Wisconsin housing statistics are now in for November of 2012. Here is an excerpt from what the Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA) had to say:
“With 17 straight months of healthy growth in statewide home sales, there’s no doubt that the state housing market has seen a real bounce this year,"  said Renny Diedrich, chairman of the WRA board of directors. She pointed out that the year-to-date sales are up 21.2 percent, which is by far the highest levels seen since 2007, just before the recession officially began.
“The decline in the median price in November follows a relatively strong uptick … (2 comments)

wra: Wisconsin October 2012 Housing Statistics - 11/20/12 07:25 AM
The Wisconsin housing statistics are now in for October of 2012. Here is an excerpt from what the Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA) had to say:
“There is no doubt that October was a very strong month for sales, which followed a more moderate pace of growth in September, so it may be that some of the sales typically seen in September spilled over into October this year,"  said Renny Diedrich, chairman of the WRA board of directors. She noted that the pace of growth in September was 6.1 percent, but that the combined sales of September and October were up 17 percent … (2 comments)

wra: Wisconsin September 2012 Housing Statistics - 10/23/12 07:07 AM
The Wisconsin housing statistics are now in for September of 2012. Here is an excerpt from what the Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA) had to say:
“Although the state housing market continues to grow, the growth in September was more modest than the first eight months of the year where home sales increased 21.3 percent”  said Renny Diedrich, chairman of the WRA board of directors. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics household survey, Wisconsin’s employment levels have increased every month since August 2010 compared to the same month in the previous year, but that growth has typically been below 1 percent.
“We … (2 comments)

wra: Wisconsin August 2012 Housing Statistics - 09/24/12 08:12 AM
The Wisconsin housing statistics are now in for August of 2012. Here is an excerpt from what the Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA) had to say:
The home sale recovery began last summer, and sales have grown 20.7 percent year-to-date. “It’s great to see these sales so strong during the peak sales period in the state.”  said Renny Diedrich, chairman of the WRA board of directors. He noted that in a typical year, about a third of Wisconsin closings take place between June and August.
The median price rose at an annual pace of 2.9 percent in August 2012, and this continues the pattern … (2 comments)

wra: Wisconsin June 2012 Housing Statistics - 07/23/12 08:03 AM
The Wisconsin housing statistics are now in for June of 2012. Here is an excerpt from what the Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA) had to say:
“Wisconsin home sales continued to grow at a robust pace with sales of existing homes up 19.3 percent in June over June of last year... June median home prices increased 1.4 percent to $142,000 relative to the same month last year which is the fourth straight month of increasing median prices."
“In a national economy that has not yet seen the kind of growth rates that typify most economic recoveries, it’s encouraging to see such strong growth … (0 comments)

wra: Wisconsin May 2012 Housing Statistics - 06/18/12 08:45 AM
The Wisconsin housing statistics are now in for May of 2012. Here is an excerpt from what the Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA) had to say:
“Wisconsin home sales recorded strong growth again in May, continuing the trend that began last summer. Sales of existing homes were up 18.9 percent in May 2012 compared to May 2011. In addition, median home prices in the state rose 1.5 percent to $138,000 relative to the same month last year"
“It’s good to see Wisconsin’s housing market continuing a robust rebound from the depressed levels of the recession,” said Rob Keefe, Chairman of the WRA board … (2 comments)

wra: Wisconsin April 2012 Housing Statistics - 05/21/12 11:19 AM
The Wisconsin housing statistics are now in for April of 2012. Here is an excerpt from what the Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA) had to say:
“The strong pace of existing home sales continued, with 10 straight months of double-digit sales growth. Home sales rose 19.5 percent in April 2012 compared to April 2011, according to the most recent monthly report by the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA). Home prices were also up for the second straight month, rising 2.4 percent to $128,000 in April compared to April 2011."
“After several years of a stagnate housing market, it’s encouraging to see sustained growth in … (0 comments)

wra: Wisconsin March 2012 Housing Statistics - 04/24/12 07:37 AM

The Wisconsin housing statistics are now in for March of 2012. Here is an excerpt from what the Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA) had to say:
“We certainly had a mild winter, and that may account for some of the strength in home sales last month, but it’s important to note that we’ve seen very strong growth in home sales over the last nine months,” said Rob Keefe, Chairman of the WRA board of directors.
“These are the strongest signals we have seen in some time going into the spring selling season,” said Keefe, who noted that the combination of low … (0 comments)

wra: Wisconsin February 2012 Housing Statistics - 03/21/12 08:28 AM

The Wisconsin housing statistics are now in for February of 2012. Here is an excerpt from what the Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA) had to say:
This increasing sales trend began last summer and has continued at a healthy pace throughout the fall and winter. “It’s very encouraging to see sustained growth in home sales,” said Rob Keefe, Chairman of the WRA board of directors. He noted that sales over the last five months have seen growth rates in double digits without any distortion from federal incentive programs.
“We’re hopeful that the combination of moderating prices and low mortgage rates will … (2 comments)

wra: Home Prices in Wisconsin are Stabilizing - 02/28/12 06:24 AM
Home Prices in Wisconsin are Stabilizing
Amidst the turmoil and problems of the year, there was some good news about Wisconsin home values in the year 2011; prices have stabilized. Based on a year-end report conducted by the Wisconsin Realtors® Association (WRA), the number of homes sold was slightly better than for the year 2010. And the price drop from 2010 to 2011 has been minor, signaling that we may have found the bottom of the price bubble.
Not Unexpected
However, this trend is not a surprise to seasoned real estate agents. The Federal Homebuyer credit that was so popular during … (0 comments)

wra: Wisconsin January 2012 Housing Statistics - 02/20/12 10:31 AM

The Wisconsin housing statistics are now in for January of 2012. Here is an excerpt from what the Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA) had to say:
“While we wouldn’t want to draw too many conclusions from strong January sales figures, it is encouraging to see some the strong growth patterns of the last three months continue into 2012,” said Rob Keefe, Chairman of the WRA board of directors.
The January (home inventory) figure stands at 11.8 months of unsold homes, meaning that it would take nearly a year to sell the current inventory of homes available for purchase given the average pace … (0 comments)

wra: Wisconsin December 2011 Housing Statistics - 01/23/12 11:18 AM

The Wisconsin housing statistics are now in for December of 2011. Here is an excerpt from what the Wisconsin Realtors® Association (WRA) had to say:
"What is encouraging is to see monthly home sales continue to outpace last year's levels," said Rob Keefe, Chairman of the WRA Board of Directors, noting that home sales in December were 11.3 percent higher than December 2010".
"If home sales are to continue to grow, we will need more robust job growth going forward, but a falling unemployment rate is a welcomed sign" said WRA President and CEO Michael Theo.  The [Wisconsin] unemployment rate dropped … (0 comments)

wra: Wisconsin November 2011 Housing Statistics - 12/20/11 11:59 AM

The Wisconsin housing statistics are now in for November of 2011. Here is an excerpt from what the Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA) had to say:
"We are definitely closing out the year on a strong note," said Rob Keefe, Chairman of the WRA Board of Directors, noting that the seasonal pattern of home sales typically slows as winter approaches. "The strong market of the last few months has pulled sales in 2011 nearly even with the 2010 level," he said. Keefe noted that year-to-date home sales through the end of November are now less than 1 percent below last year, … (0 comments)

wra: Wisconsin October 2011 Housing Statistics - 11/21/11 02:19 PM
 

The Wisconsin housing statistics are now in for October of 2011. Here is an excerpt from what the Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA) had to say:
For the fourth straight month, Wisconsin’s monthly home sales outpaced last year while median prices continued to fall, according to data released by the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA). Existing home sales increased 13.5 percent in October compared to October 2010, and median prices fell 7.8 percent over the same period to $129,000.
 “We are continuing the trends seen throughout the third quarter with home sales well above the depressed levels of 2010,” said Rob Keefe, … (0 comments)

wra: Wisconsin September 2011 Housing Statistics - 10/17/11 01:10 PM

The Wisconsin housing statistics are now in for September of 2011. Here is an excerpt from what the Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA) had to say:
Wisconsin home sales were significantly higher in September even as median prices dipped slightly from their levels last year. Existing home sales rose 17.7 percent in September compared to September last year, and median prices fell 1.5 percent to $134,900 over the same period, according to data released by the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA).
“It’s no surprise to anyone familiar with the housing market that home sales were so strong in the last three months compared … (0 comments)

wra: Wisconsin August 2011 Housing Statistics - 09/26/11 12:19 PM

The Wisconsin housing statistics are now in for August of 2011. Here is an excerpt from what the Wisconsin Realtors Association (WRA) had to say:
For the second straight month, Wisconsin’s existing home sales were up by a substantial margin. Home sales rose 31.1 percent in August compared to the same month last year; however median prices were down 7.3 percent to $139,000 over the same period, according to data released by the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA).
 “This was not a surprise since home sales in July and August of last year were very low after the federal homebuyers tax credit … (0 comments)

 
Active_rain_headshot Rainmaker_large

Michael Collins, CDPE, SFR Wisconsin Short Sale Specialist Realtor®

Janesville, WI

More about me…

*ROCK REALTY|Broker|Realtor|Real Estate|WI Short Sale Agent*

Address: 1818 Milton Ave #1361, Janesville, WI, 53547-1361

Office Phone: (877) 774-7625

Cell Phone: (608) 921-8536

Email Me

Top-Short-Sale-Real-Estate-Agent-Realtor-Wisconsin



Rock Realty is a brokerage that specializes in Short Sales, Bank Owned Foreclosures, BPO's & REO listings in the Janesville and Madison Wisconsin area. This may involve negotiating a short sale for a home owner in need or finding the perfect home for a first time home buyer. Whatever it is you are looking for, Rock Realty's WI real estate agents are here to help you with your real estate needs!

WI Short SalesREALTORS® who have earned the SFR certification know how to help sellers maneuver the complexities of short sales as well as help buyers pursue short sale and foreclosure opportunities. The certification program includes training on how to qualify sellers for short sales, negotiate with lenders, protect buyers, and limit risk.

Rock Realty Testimonials

Mortgages on Zillow



Listings

Links

Archives

RSS 2.0 Feed for this blog