Congress is considering a proposal that would create a tax on all potential homeowners and consumers looking to purchase or refinance a mortgage. By increasing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s credit risk guarantee fees (g-fees) to fund transportation programs, Congress would disturb the housing recovery. Now is not the time to raise the cost to […]

Listen to Ghoulish Gallop Co-chairs Katie Bast and Rob Helvey on Madison In The Morning with Derrell Connor talk about the event set for Saturday, October 17th. Ghoulish Gallop WIBA 1310 Radio Spot

Home sales in Dane County for the month of September look very much like they did for the last two years. The 567 reported sales are six less than 2014 and 7 more than 2013. What does not look the same is the year-to-date total. For only the third time in the last ten years, […]

Joe Theisen of Fairway Independent Mortgage and a RASCW Member for 25 years has been named the 2015 Affiliate of Distinction. He leads by example and encourages his team to be active in the Association by serving on committees, attending education programs and participating in social events. Joe is a faithful sponsor of Association events and […]

Kathie Bahman has been named the 2015 REALTOR® of Distinction. Kathie has been a RASCW Member for 20 years and has served our Association in many capacities. She is the only member to have served as President of all three of our corporations – RASCW President in 2003, Housing Foundation President in 2013-2014, and SCWMLS President […]

On January 28, 2016, as part of our 100 Year Celebration, the following Members will be installed as Directors of the REALTORS® Association of South Central Wisconsin for three year terms: Jenny Bunbury-Johnson, Bunbury and Associates, representing broker-owners from a Class I firm (26+ agents) Stan Hill, Stark Company, REALTORS®, representing non-owners from a Class […]

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  

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]