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Jonathan Smoke’s Presentation – Real Estate 2015 and Beyond

 September 22, 2015      webadmin

On September 21, 2015, members of RASCW and NARI had the fortunate opportunity to hear Jonathan Smoke, Chief Economist at  REALTOR.com, present Real Estate 2015 and Beyond.  Jonathan gave permission to share his PowerPoint presentation with all members. Jonathan Smoke’s PowerPoint Presentation  


Strong Market Continues

 September 15, 2015      webadmin

While August home sales in Dane County did not set records like June and July, the 713 sales are slightly more than 2014, keeping the year-to-date total 13.8% ahead of last year. For the first eight months, total sales in 2015 are second highest on record, exceeded only by those in 2005 (which also is […]


Cindy Strange “Pay It Forward” Award

 September 14, 2015      webadmin

“Success is always sweetest when it’s shared.” That was the mind set of Cindy Strange. She also believed in giving people more than they’d expect was the way she wanted to live. Cindy was a long-time and highly valued Member of RASCW whose untimely death in 2006 shocked us all. She was recognized as the […]


September is REALTOR® Safety Month

 September 10, 2015      webadmin

Knowledge. Awareness. Empowerment. These are the core components of REALTOR® Safety. And helping our members understand the risks they face can mean the difference between life and death. To help remind us to know the dangers we face every day, to be aware of our surroundings, and empower ourselves with precautions and preparations so that we can avoid risky […]


Suitcases For Kids – Thank you!

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The 2015 RASCW Suitcases For Kids campaign collected 37 suitcases and 2 boxes of toiletries. This brings our total suitcases collected to date to 1633. We contacted each county represented in the RASCW area as of July 1st. We were able to provide duffle bags, backpacks and suitcases along with toothbrushes, toothbrush holders, toothpaste, soaps, hand sanitizer, dental floss […]


Record Home Sales – Again

 August 26, 2015      webadmin

As was the case in June, Dane County home sales in July reached an all-time high for the month. The 1,016 sales are 16.4% ahead of last year. Year-to-date sales are also setting a record pace – exceeding the previous high recorded in 2005. Compared to 2014, the first seven months are up 15.6%. This […]


Nominations Sought for Recognition

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Please take a moment to nominate RASCW members for the 2015 REALTOR® of Distinction award and the 2015 Affiliate of Distinction award. Criteria for the REALTOR® of Distinction award include service to the local real estate industry/market, actively working in real estate, contribution to RASCW, respected by peers and has exhibited something extraordinary during the […]


Suitcases for Kids

 July 22, 2015      webadmin

RASCW is seeking new or gently used items for children in foster care in the RASCW area. We ask that each office puts out the word and collects as many of these items as possible.


Record Home Sales for June

 July 15, 2015      webadmin

Dane County home sales reached 1,091 in June – an all-time record for the month – and 11.7% more than June 2014. Year-to-date, the 3,988 reported sales are also a record, exceeding the 3,966 sales reported for the first six months of 2005. That year sales reached 8,041, the highest annual total so far. Click […]


Leadership Nominating Committee Report Announced

 July 10, 2015      webadmin

The Leadership Nominating Committee of the REALTORS® Association of South Central Wisconsin has announced the following nominees for the three open REALTOR® seats on the RASCW Board of Directors. Jenny Bunbury-Johnson, Bunbury & Associates, representing broker-owners from a Class I Firm (26+ agents) Stan Hill, Stark Company, REALTORS®, representing non-owners from a Class I Firm […]