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Buyer Demand Remains Strong in July

 August 14, 2018      webadmin

July sales of single family homes and condominiums in Dane County showed surprising strength despite a continued decline in available inventory and increasing prices. The 900 reported sales are only 13 less than 2017 and 15 more than 2016 – the two best years for annual home sales on record. For the year, Dane County […]


Housing Market Reaches Halftime

 July 13, 2018      webadmin

The first half of the 2018 real estate housing market has concluded with some up and down results. Sales of single family and condominium homes in south central Wisconsin were generally strong in June and for the first six months of 2018. While some areas are running behind 2017, we must remember what a robust […]


Call to Action: Reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

 June 19, 2018      webadmin

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) will expire on July 31, denying necessary insurance coverage to homeowners and buyers in more than 20,000 communities nationwide. Congress must act now to reform and extend the NFIP. Take action by urging Congress to extend the NFIP and pass meaningful reforms to ensure long-term viability of the program. Take Action […]


Prices Rise but Sales Fall

 June 13, 2018      webadmin

Sales of residential single-family homes and condominiums in Dane County saw prices continue to rise but the number of sales fall in May. Year-to-date, the median sale price stands at $275,000, which is 6.4% ahead of the same period in 2017. This is reflective of the strong demand from buyers, particularly in the price ranges […]


Notice of RASCW Nominating Committee and Board of Directors Petition Notice

 May 18, 2018      webadmin

The Nominating Committee is charged with nominating individuals to serve on the RASCW Board of Directors beginning in 2019. Positions to be filled include: • one Class I broker-owner • one Class I non-owner • one Class II non-owner Class I firms are defined as having 26 or more REALTOR® Members. Class II firms are […]


Strong Housing Demand Continues

 May 15, 2018      webadmin

Strong buyer demand continued throughout the South Central Wisconsin MLS region. For the month of April, only Dane County trailed 2017 sales of single family homes and condominiums yet year-todate results are slightly ahead by 3%. Median sale prices are also ahead of 2017, reflecting the strong demand relative to the available supply. April 2018 […]


March Home Sales Help Set Record 1st Quarter Pace

 April 16, 2018      webadmin

Residential single-family and condominium home sales in Dane County ended the first quarter of 2018 on a record pace – totaling 1342 compared to the previous high of 1324 set in 2006. March sales of 583 were slightly higher than 2017, yet below the 609 sales reported in 2016. March 2018 Monthly Statistics


New Email Scam Targeting REALTORS®

 April 12, 2018      webadmin

Warning: Possible Phishing Attempt WARNING: If you receive an email claiming to be from “REALTOR® Party via DocuSign” it is not from NAR. The email contains an attachment. Do not open any attachments or click any of the links, which may ask for passwords. The National Association of REALTORS® will never ask you for your DocuSign credentials. Please delete this […]


February Continues Strong Start to 2018

 March 14, 2018      webadmin

Residential single-family and condominium home sales in Dane County for the month of February were the highest since 2006 – following a record setting January. As a result, 2018 is off to the fastest start for the first two months according to SCWMLS records dating back to 2003. February 2018 Monthly Statistics


January Sales Sizzle

 February 15, 2018      webadmin

Sales in Dane County started the New Year in record fashion. The 380 reported sales of single family homes and condominiums is the highest total ever for the month of January, eclipsing the previous record of 354 set just two years ago. New listings in January rose 7.5% in Dane County compared to last year, […]