dane county: Market Statistics for Dane County and Madison, Wisconsin - Average Days on Market - 08/22/08 08:23 AM
The question posed, is this market increasing the days on market for single family detached homes in the area?  Here is what the statistics are showing:
Average Days on Market for East Madison:
2006: 53 (1,147 homes sold)
2007: 61 (1,113 homes sold)
2008 (YTD): 77 (633 homes sold)
 
Average Days on Market for West Madison:
2006: 60 (1,682 homes sold)
2007: 70 (1,561 total homes sold)
2008 (YTD): 67 (935 homes sold)
 
Average Days on Market for Dane County (excluding Madison)
2006:  57 (2,238 homes sold)
2007:  68 (2,186 homes sold)
2008 (YTD):  90 (1,193 homes sold)
 
So, … (3 comments)

dane county: Winning the War, but losing the battle - Buyers and Lowball offers - 08/07/08 09:34 AM
With all the negative press, I have many buyers who feel that we have not yet "hit the bottom" of the housing market and feel homes are still overpriced.  They are writing 15%+ under list price on homes that are already priced very competively for our market.  Even if I show them comparables for the area, they still feel that there are some major deals to be had.  Now, I'm not saying there aren't, because there still area, however, it would great if there was a way to give them a wake-up call.
While there is a 1 in 100 chance that … (4 comments)

dane county: FREE VA Home Buyer Seminar - 06/19/08 07:01 AM

 
With the government stepping up to the financing crisis, the next step is to get the public educated on what types of loans are available.  Many veterans don't even know that they qualify for VA loans, or that they can qualify for a VA loan when they're purchasing a 2nd primary home (ie they sold their first and are buying again).  IF you are a Veteran and thinking of buying, I would encourage you to attend this seminar to get all your questions answered.  There will also be a Realtor (myself), an insurance agent who is familiar with discounts … (0 comments)

dane county: Interview For Full House Poker Run on 94.1 JJO - June 18 at 9am - 06/17/08 09:46 AM
Not doing anything on Wednesday the 18th at 9am?
Then tune into 94.1 JJO here in Madison, Wisconsin.
The owner and manager of Mojo's in Waunakee will be getting interviewed about our upcoming Full House Poker Run on June 21st at 10 am.   The ride is to benefit Habitat For Humanity of Dane County.
Since 1987, Habitat for Humanity of Dane County has worked with more than 135 families to build simple, decent, affordable homes. We are building 18 homes this year and our goal is to build a total of 215 homes in the next five years.
You don't have … (0 comments)

dane county: Full House Poker Run to benefit Habitat For Humanity of Dane County - 6/21 - 06/16/08 05:23 AM
The Full House Poker Run to benefit Habitat For Humanity of Dane County will be this Saturday, June 21st (the first day of summer!!)
 The poker run registration begins at 10 am at Mojo's Pub at 111 W Main Street in Waunakee. 
The run will stop at Bucksnort Salon in Sauk City, Rookies in Mazomanie, Morgan's in Pine Bluff, Kurt's on Main in Cross Plains, The Keg in Martinsville and the Missouri Tavern in Waunakee/Middleton.  The ride is 100 miles long.
The food will begin at 5:00 pm and all cards need to be turned in by 6:30 pm for the drawing, … (2 comments)

dane county: Westwynde Subdivision - Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, Market Statistics 2008 - 03/05/08 04:13 AM
Market Statistics for the Westwynde Subdivision in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. The stats show the difference between January and February of 2007 and 2008. 
 
25 active listings
Average List Price: $363,292
Average Price/Square Foot: $118 
Range in ListPrice: $199,900 to $549,900
Average Days on Market: 137
 
February 2008: 1 Sold
List Price: $339,900
Sold Price: $331,900
Average Days on Market: 1
 
February 2007: 1 sold
List Price: $398,000
Sold Price: $388,000
Average Days on Market: 6
 
January 2008: 2 Solds
Average List Price: $259,900
Average Sold Price: $260,431
Average Days on Market: 174
 
January 2007: 0 Solds
 
** All information provided courtesy of Mindy Allen, Keller Williams Realty. Information obtained through the SCWMLS.
 
 
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dane county: Hiestand Neighborhood Market Stats for February 2008, Madison, Wisconsin - 03/05/08 03:57 AM
Wisconsin Home Sales Dip in 2007 But Prices StableState's housing news much better than nation 
Madison - Wisconsin housing sales decreased but prices increased in 2007, leaving Wisconsin's real estate market in much better shape than many parts of the Midwest and the nation, according to the year-end analysis of existing home sales conducted by the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA).Wisconsin home sales declined in 2007 by 10.8 percent relative to 2006, but median prices actually rose 0.2 percent over the period to $164,000, according to the REALTORS®' report.  Here in Dane County, the median price actually rose 2.9% to an average of … (3 comments)

dane county: Lake View Hills Neighborhood Market Statistics February 2008 - Madison, Wisconsin - 03/05/08 03:38 AM
Wisconsin Home Sales Dip in 2007 But Prices StableState's housing news much better than nation 
Madison - Wisconsin housing sales decreased but prices increased in 2007, leaving Wisconsin's real estate market in much better shape than many parts of the Midwest and the nation, according to the year-end analysis of existing home sales conducted by the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA).Wisconsin home sales declined in 2007 by 10.8 percent relative to 2006, but median prices actually rose 0.2 percent over the period to $164,000, according to the REALTORS®' report.  Here in Dane County, the median price actually rose 2.9% to an average of … (0 comments)

dane county: Need a Catchy Name for A Poker Run For Habitat For Humanity - 01/28/08 09:25 AM
Hello,
 
I am helping to organize a Poker Run here in the Madison, Wisconsin area for our local Dane County Chapter of Habitat For Humanity.   The Poker Run will be held on the 21st of June (the first day of summer) and starts in Waunakee, Wisconsin at Mojo's Bar. We have 7 bars total that wish to participate and we're looking at making this an annual run.
 
Here lies the problem.   I need to come up with a good name for the Poker Run.  Please help!
On a side note, if you live in the area and would like more information, please let … (3 comments)

dane county: Deerfield, Wisconsin - Housing Market Statistics 2006 to 2007 - 01/25/08 04:12 AM
The Village of Deerfield was incorporated in 1891, and since that time has been a thriving community in south central Wisconsin. Conveniently located near several major highways, the area has easy access to Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago. Located on State Highway 73 between Interstate 94 and State Highways 12 and 18, Deerfield is 10 minutes east of Madison and 5 minutes west of the Cambridge/Lake Ripley and Lake Mills/Rock Lake areas. Additionally, Deerfield is only 35 minutes west of the Milwaukee metropolitan area and less than 2 hours from the Chicago metropolitan area via the convenient Interstate highway system.
The Housing … (0 comments)

dane county: FEDS Cut Fed Fund Rate - What does that mean for Home Loan Rates - 01/24/08 03:32 AM
In a surprise move Tuesday morning, the Federal Reserve lowered the Fed Funds Rate by .75% to 3.50%.  This move was prompted by an emergency meeting Monday night as global markets sold off significantly due to foreign investors' fears of a recession in the United States.  
While many believe that a cut to the Fed Funds Rate results in an immediate decrease to mortgage rates, this is not true.  In fact, on several occasions in the past, a cut to the Fed Funds Rate resulted in mortgage rates going higher in the following weeks.  
Currently, we are enjoying mortgage … (3 comments)

dane county: Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Market Statistics 2006-2007 - 01/15/08 10:59 AM
Sun Prairie, Wisconsin is a suburb located Northeast of the capital City of Madison, Wisconsin in Dane County. Dane County is located in south central Wisconsin. The market statistics are showing the following for 2006 as compared with 2007 for sales of single family homes. There has been a decrease in total home sales, but a slight increase in average sold price. This is a trend that is fairly consistent with Dane County.  Dane County has shown a decrease in total home sales (about 4.6%), but an increase in average sold price (about 1.8%). The actual numbers are as follows:
 
Active: 223 Active Listings
Average Asking … (0 comments)

dane county: Marshall, Wisconsin Market Statistics for 2006 and 2007 - 01/15/08 10:50 AM
Marshall, Wisconsin is a small town located 8 miles east of Sun Prairie and 20 miles east of the Capital City, Madison in Dane County. The market statistics are showing the following for 2006 as compared with 2007 for sales of single family homes. There has been a decrease in total home sales as well as a decrease in average sold price. This is a trend that is fairly consistent with Dane County.  Dane County has show a decrease in total home sales, but an increase in average sold price:
 
Active: 20 Active Listings
Average Asking Price: $271,875
 
Sales: 2007
46 Sold Listings
Average List Price: $189,958
Average … (0 comments)

dane county: Carpenter-Ridgeway Neighborhood Market Statistics 2007, Madison, Wisconsin - 01/09/08 03:30 AM
Existing-Home Sales Expected in Early 2008, then Gradual Rise
Over the next few months, existing-home sales are expected to hold fairly steady as indicated by pending sales activity, then rise later in the year and continue to improve in 2009, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors®.
Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said there is a pull and tug exerting itself on the market.  "On the one hand, we have a pent-up demand from the four million jobs added to our economy over the past two years of sales decline," he said.  "On the other, consumers continue to wait … (3 comments)

dane county: Hiestand Neighborhood Market Stats for 2006 to 2007, Madison, Wisconsin - 01/09/08 02:52 AM
Existing-Home Sales Expected in Early 2008, then Gradual Rise
Over the next few months, existing-home sales are expected to hold fairly steady as indicated by pending sales activity, then rise later in the year and continue to improve in 2009, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors®.
Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said there is a pull and tug exerting itself on the market.  "On the one hand, we have a pent-up demand from the four million jobs added to our economy over the past two years of sales decline," he said.  "On the other, consumers continue to wait … (0 comments)

dane county: Hawk's Landing Market Statistics 2007, Madison, Wisconsin - 01/09/08 02:21 AM
Existing-Home Sales Expected in Early 2008, then Gradual Rise
Over the next few months, existing-home sales are expected to hold fairly steady as indicated by pending sales activity, then rise later in the year and continue to improve in 2009, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors®.
Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said there is a pull and tug exerting itself on the market.  "On the one hand, we have a pent-up demand from the four million jobs added to our economy over the past two years of sales decline," he said.  "On the other, consumers continue to wait … (2 comments)

dane county: Lake View Hills Neighborhood Market Statistics 2007 - Madison, Wisconsin - 01/09/08 02:12 AM
Existing-Home Sales Expected in Early 2008, then Gradual Rise
Over the next few months, existing-home sales are expected to hold fairly steady as indicated by pending sales activity, then rise later in the year and continue to improve in 2009, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors®.
Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said there is a pull and tug exerting itself on the market.  "On the one hand, we have a pent-up demand from the four million jobs added to our economy over the past two years of sales decline," he said.  "On the other, consumers continue to wait … (0 comments)

dane county: Cherokee Park Market Stats 2007 - Madison, Wisconsin - 01/09/08 01:48 AM
Existing-Home Sales Expected in Early 2008, then Gradual Rise
Over the next few months, existing-home sales are expected to hold fairly steady as indicated by pending sales activity, then rise later in the year and continue to improve in 2009, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors®.
Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said there is a pull and tug exerting itself on the market.  "On the one hand, we have a pent-up demand from the four million jobs added to our economy over the past two years of sales decline," he said.  "On the other, consumers continue to wait … (0 comments)

dane county: Capital Neighborhood Market Statistics 2007 - 01/09/08 01:34 AM
Existing-Home Sales Expected in Early 2008, then Gradual Rise
Over the next few months, existing-home sales are expected to hold fairly steady as indicated by pending sales activity, then rise later in the year and continue to improve in 2009, according to the latest forecast by the National Association of Realtors®.
Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist, said there is a pull and tug exerting itself on the market.  "On the one hand, we have a pent-up demand from the four million jobs added to our economy over the past two years of sales decline," he said.  "On the other, consumers continue to wait … (0 comments)

dane county: PRICE REDUCTION!! Easy Commute to Madison! - 01/08/08 10:17 AM
PRICE REDUCED!! 4 Bedroom, 3 Bathroom home on almost 1 acre! Location: Marshall, WIEnjoy incredible sunsets from your deck on this 4 bed, 3 bath home on a hilltop on 2/3 acre. This home is ready to move into with new flooring, fresh paint and lighting. The roof, siding, windows, and gutters have all been replaced in the past 3 years. All newer appliances including an energy efficient front-loading washer and dryer on the main level. A 3-car garage and workshop in your walk-out basement leave plenty of room for tools. With no TLC needed, all you need to do is … (0 comments)

 

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