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RASCW Honored for 100th Year Anniversary

 May 13, 2016      webadmin

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.  


Notice of RASCW Nominating Committee and Board of Directors Petition Notice

 May 12, 2016      webadmin

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 […]


First Quarter Housing Market: Sales and Prices Up

 April 14, 2016      webadmin

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 […]


Home Sales Continue Strong Start

 March 17, 2016      webadmin

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


Green Madison is Looking to Make a Big Impact

 March 7, 2016      webadmin

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 […]


Record Start to New Year

 February 22, 2016      webadmin

Sales in Dane County started the New Year in record fashion. The 347 reported sales of single family homes and condominiums is the highest total ever for the month of January, eclipsing the previous record of 345 set in 2006. January 2016 Monthly Statistics


REALTOR® Safety Alert

 February 2, 2016      webadmin

A RASCW member reported an uncomfortable encounter near the end of her open house on January 24 in Fitchburg. A gentleman arrived at the open house 5 minutes prior to closing and asked numerous questions such as “Do you know what happens to agents in vacant homes?” and “Do you know what could happen to you […]


Second Best Ever!

 January 15, 2016      webadmin

Dane County home sales finished 2015 as the second best year ever – just slightly behind the all-time record year of 2005. The 7936 reported sales are 13.4% more than 2014. December 2015 Monthly Statistics


November Continues Strong Sales

 December 21, 2015      webadmin

Dane County home sales continued at a very strong pace in November, up 13.6% over last year and 13.8% for the year-to-date. In fact, the 7,450 sales reported through the first 11 months of 2015 already exceed the annual totals for every year except 2005, the current record year. November 2015 Monthly Statistics  


Be Alert to Fraudulent Buyers

 December 2, 2015      webadmin

A recent call to RASCW raised concerns over the legitimacy of a prospective buyer and serves as a good reminder to all. As the WRA Legal Department states: if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. In this particular instance, the buyer is from out-of-state and moving to the Madison area. He […]