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January Home Sales Fall as Prices Continue to Rise

The Wisconsin housing statistics are in for this January of 2015. Here is an excerpt from what the Wisconsin Realtors® Association (WRA) had to say:

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Existing home sales fell in January but median prices rose at a healthy pace, according to the most recent statewide housing market analysis by the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA). Home sales in January 2015 fell by 3.7 percent relative to January 2014, while median prices were up 6.5 percent to $135,000 over the same period.

“January is typically our slowest month for home sales, so it’s important to keep this decline in perspective,” said Dan Kruse, chairman of WRA board of directors. A typical January accounts for just 4.8 percent of annual sales in Wisconsin. “With such a small base of sales, a 3.7 percent difference is only 125 fewer sales this January compared to January 2014,”
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Below are the number of Home Sales and Median House Prices for the state of Wisconsin, Dane County, and Rock County. These stats include Janesville and Madison. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions pertaining to these figures. This month both Dane & Rock County's home prices increased significantly yet again! Both counties were also an exception to state results and had an increase in the number of homes sold, year over year.

Thinking of purchasing a home before prices or rates rise any further? We'd be happy to show you any homes currently listed for sale. Feel free to visit either site below:

Rock County Homes 

Dane County Homes.

With the recent home price increases, now might be the right time to sell your Wisconsin home. Take advantage of your increased equity! Feel free to take a look at our cutting edge Rock Realty Marketing Plan! If you would like some insight into how much your home is currently worth, I would be happy to provide you with a report that gives a close estimate to what your home might sell for in your current local Wisconsin real estate market. Click below:

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Housing Statistics for the State of Wisconsin:

January 2015
Home Sales: 3,257
Median Home Price: $135,000

January 2014
Home Sales: 3,375
Median Home Price: $126,799

Housing Statistics for Dane County, WI:

January 2015
Home Sales: 336
Median Home Price: $214,750

January 2014
Home Sales: 292
Median Home Price: $205,250

Housing Statistics for Rock County, WI:

January 2015
Home Sales: 110
Median Home Price: $106,950

January 2014
Home Sales: 98
Median Home Price: $98,950

View my report from last month. Wisconsin December 2014 Housing Statistics

The Wisconsin housing statistics are in for January of 2014. Here is an excerpt from what the Wisconsin Realtors® Association (WRA) had to say:

The harsh winter took a toll on January home sales in Wisconsin, according to the most recent analysis of housing market activity released by the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA). Existing home sales were down 6.8 percent relative to January 2013, but median prices rose 3.2 percent to $126,900 over that same time frame.

“Home sales cooled along with the weather in January,” said Steve Lane, chairman of the WRA board of directors. “REALTORS® know that buyers and sellers don’t like closing on homes during winter months, preferring instead to move when the weather improves,” Lane said. “This winter has been anything but typical, with brutally cold weather and plenty of snow contributing to the decline in January sales,” Lane said.

Below are the number of Home Sales and Median House Prices for the state of Wisconsin, Rock County, and Dane County. These stats include Janesville and Madison. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions pertaining to these figures. As you probably have heard, home sales & prices have been increasing over the past few years. This month however home sales number decreased, but take a look at the price increase! The price rebound in our region is certainly still under way. Rock County was up 11% year over year in January!

Thinking of purchasing a home before prices or rates rise any further?! I'd be happy to show you any homes currently listed for sale. Feel free to visit Rock County, WI Home Listings to search for current properties listed in Rock County or visit Dane County, WI Home Listings for homes in Dane County.

Now might be the right time to sell your Wisconsin home! If you would like some insight into how much your home is currently worth, I would be happy to provide you with a free comparative market analysis. This is a report that gives a close estimate to what your home might sell for in your current local Wisconsin real estate market. Click below:

What's My Wisconsin Home Worth?

Has your home value fallen below what you currently owe? A short sale may be right for your situation. Visit our page on Wisconsin Short Sales for more information.