SIGN HERE What’s the Problem? Housing is unaffordable in Madison. People want to live and work here, but they have few affordable housing options. Demand outpaces supply and has for years. We need to build 2,000 new units per year to keep up with demand, but we can’t build anywhere near that number under current zoning rules. […]

This past year has brought dramatic change in many ways, but recent news has led to greater concern regarding the future of our industry. I am writing you today to assure you that your association following these developments closely and our goal continues to be to provide the best available tools to our members. Much […]

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Market Statistics: January-December 2020 Home Sales: 2020 proved to be an unprecedented year in more ways than one. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the orders to close businesses and reduce interaction, sales throughout our region increased by 1,369. The requirements to stay home not only created a focus on home improvement, but it also highlighted […]

Regionally, despite the limited inventory, the number of sales outpaced that of 2019 for the fifth month in a row. With 1,464 sales in November, the year to date total is 16,170 which is up 7.2%. The additional 715 sales for Dane County result in a year to date total of 7,893 which is a […]

Commercial Real Estate agents are keenly aware that their businesses won’t return to normal as the ball drops on 2020.  2021 may bring new challenges and opportunities as we identify what the post-covid office looks like.  Two expert opinions on that come from recent outlook reports by CBRE (NYSE: CBRE) and MetLife Investment Management. The […]

As we fast approach the end of 2020, now is a perfect time to reflect on the past year. A common thought we hear at this time of year is, “I need to be more active in giving back this next year.” Perhaps you have volunteered in the past and are looking to find something […]

As anticipated, much of the market activity that typically occurs in the summer has been pushed back to the fall. While the region overall has experienced an increase in the number of sales in October of 33%, Dane County is outpacing that trend at 40-45% See Full Report Here

The Affordable Housing & Equal Opportunities Committee of RASCW is honored to announce a donation of $10,000 to Movin’ Out.  Movie Night at the Duck Pond was brought to you by Old National Bank, the movie was sponsored by the Jo Ferraro Team with EXP, and the refreshments were sponsored by Guild Mortgage. It was […]

The following Members will be installed in January as Directors of the REALTORS® Association of South Central Wisconsin for three year terms: Kyle Broom Badger Realty Team, Broker-owner from a Class II Firm (<26)   Melissa Bjerke Markgraf Stark Company, REALTORS®, Non-owner from a Class I Firm (26+)   Andrea Potterton Potterton Rule, Non-owner from […]