Strong buyer demand for single family homes and condominiums continued in July despite rising prices, higher interest rates and limited inventory from which to choose. In Dane County, the 880 reported transactions were 5 less than one year ago – which, as a reminder, was a record-setting year for sales. Year-to-date, Dane County sales trail 2016 by 3.6%. Throughout the entire SCWMLS, July sales were down 1.7% for the month and 2.2% year-to-date.
