Madison Area Real Estate News

Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA), 2013 April Home Sales Report,  May 20, 2013 Wisconsin existing home sales jumped 9.2 percent in April 2013 compared to April 2012, representing 22 straight months of positive sales growth in the state. Median prices climbed by a solid margin, growing 7.8 percent over the past year to $138,000, according to the most recent statistical report released by the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA). "This is a solid but sustainable pace of sales," said Renny Diedrich, chairman of the WRA board of directors. This continues the modest growth established in the first quarter of the year nationally in which sales were up 9.8 percent, as well as for Wisconsin, where revised figures show that sales rose 11.7 percent compared to first quarter of 2012. "It looks like the first quarter trends are continuing into the prime selling period of the year, which is very encouraging," Diedrich said, noting that in a typical year, about 60 perc...

Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA), Latest News, HousingWire, Real Estate, S&P/Case-Shiller: Home Prices Continue to Strengthen,  by Megan Hopkins, April 30, 2013 Home prices continued their upward trajectory according to data released in the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices. With prices appreciating throughout the country and buyers facing multiple offers on homes, many are wondering if we are in another bubble. Redfin's Chief of Real Estate Operations, Scott Nagel, says this is a question his agents are constantly asking. "The catastrophic bubble that popped five years ago was plagued with faulty loans," said Nagel. "In contrast, today's rapidly rising home prices are largely driven by the abundance of all-cash offers and a lack of inventory. And when the home purchases are financed, appraisals and other tight lending practices are keeping home prices more in check." Analysts at Econoday agree, noting that the Case-Shiller report onl...

The See Team has been named #1 out of the top #100 realtors at First Weber Group for the third straight month.  Madison, Middleton, Fitchburg, Verona, Wisconsin are all prime real estate territories that have been bucking the downward trend in the real estate market. The See Team has been the leader in sales and listings for the better part of 2011 for the south central Wisconsin First Weber market.  We specialize in single family and condo sales.   For information on finding real estate, including the perfect home in the Madison, Middleton Wisconsin areas, consult the See Team:   http://www.seemadisonrealty.com

2nd Annual Children's Dyslexia 5K Walk Henry Vilas Park Shelter House 7:30 am Check-in/Registration 8:30 am Start Event Day, On-Site Registration Fee $20.00 www.walkfordyslexiamadison.org This event is to raise money to support the Children's Dyslexia Center-Madison and its purpose of helping children with dyslexia learn to read and write. For information on finding real estate, including the perfect home in the Madison, Middleton Wisconsin areas, consult the See Team:   http://www.seemadisonrealty.com

Wisconsin Trails came up with their list of Wisconsin's best towns through an online survey of readers. Do you agree with the list below? Have other suggestions? Please let us know in the comments. And please share this post with anyone you think might be interested. 1. Best Green Town: Madison Madison has one of the best urban bicyle systems in the country. Its residents are environmentally conscious. Runner-up: Bayfield 2. Best Outdoor Activities Town: Wausau Rib Mountain skiing, Wisconsin river boating, Ice Age Trail hiking are just a few of the outdoor activities that readers mentioned.  Runner-up: Eagle River 3. Best Harbor Town: Bayfield Set on Lake Superior, Bayfield offers historic lighthouses, sea caves and Apostle Island National Lakeshore. Runner-up: Manitowoc-Two Rivers 4. Best Arts & Entertainment Town: Milwaukee Summerfest, the Milwaukee/Calatrava Art Museum, a theater district, professional baseball & basketball and so much more. Runner-u...

http://rismedia.com/2011-03-17/first-time-home-buyers-prepare-for-best-buyers-market-in-recent-history/ While affordable housing prices, ample inventories, and historically low interest rates signal 'buyer's market' for the investors or move-up buyers in many U.S. markets, inexperienced first-time buyers may not know if the time is right to make a move into real estate. "It's not about timing the market. It's about time in the market," says Steve Berkowitz, chief executive officer at Move, Inc., a leader in online real estate. "Once you know how long you expect to own a home, look at the historical value performance of properties in the neighborhood. Be confident about your own job security, down payment resources and tolerance for upkeep, as well as the lifestyle you want today and in the near term. While homeownership may not be for everyone, it is the right choice for hundreds of thousands of people. Today's housing marke...

www.madbeerweek.com Madison Craft Beer Week is April 29th, 2011 through May 8th, 2011 throughout Madison, Wisconsin and the Greater Dane County area. Madison Craft Beer Week is an annual celebration promoting Madison’s thriving craft beer culture, enhancing beer knowledge and appreciation by sponsoring a ten-day (two weekend) countywide festival that attracts beer tourism, fosters knowledge of our regional brewing heritage, and serves as a showcase for the Madison area’s breweries, restaurants, pubs, caterers, retailers, entertainers, and other businesses with ties to the craft beer community. Craft beer lovers will have the opportunity to attend events ranging from beer dinners and food pairing to beer walks, bar promotions, brewery parties and plenty more!