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2012
This year will be a different year for real estate. Inventory will be lower than it was last year. Sales will be higher. Consequently we think we'll see the days on market for sold listings move lower. We are already beginning to see this happen right now, with many well-priced homes receiving mu...
01/28/2012
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Last year, the average Dane County single family home listing resulted in a total days on market experience of 270 days (nine months). Here's how the total days on market experience for Dane County homes has been trending since the year 2000. These numbers cover homes only (excluding condos): The...
01/28/2012
Great 3 bedroom, 2 bath starter home on a private and large lot, perfect for the first time home buyer. Newer roof and windows, vaulted ceilings and brand new carpeting throughout! Lower level has nice family room with built-ins and bath with stand-up shower. Includes an attached 2 car garage as ...
01/21/2012
Now you can quickly locate homes for sale by school on the property search menu at DaneCountyMarket.com. Our new quick search allows you to search school attendance areas at the click of a button - covering Madison, Middleton, Verona and Fitchburg. Here's how you use this tool through a simple ...
01/21/2012
The Dane County Distressed Property Index was 30.3% in December, down from the November reading of 30.8%, and down from the December 2010 reading of 31.6%. This month's reading was Dane County's 14th in a row above 30%. Here's how the distressed property index has been trending since 2006. If you...
01/21/2012
Here's a review of December Dane County home sales from a historical perspective. The 241 Dane County home sales recorded in December were 15% higher than the 209 home sales in December of 2010, and 32% higher than the 183 sales in December of 2009. Keep in mind the December totals in 2010 and 20...
01/17/2012
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Dane County housing starts ended the year at a new low. Here's how housing starts have trended for every year dating back to the year 2000. For our full housing start report, visit the real estate trends page at DaneCountyMarket.com. Dan Miller, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty and www.DaneCountyM...
01/14/2012
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Our latest report on the mortgage market shows interest rates reaching new record lows once again. For more useful buyer information, check out the buyer tools page at DaneCountyMarket.com. Dan Miller, Realtor, Keller Williams Realty and www.DaneCountyMarket.com www.HowWeHelpYouSell.com www.How...
01/14/2012
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In a normal year, the month with the lowest number of closings in our market is January. The month with the highest number of closings is June. July is typically the month with the second highest number of closings. You might think third place belongs to August, but believe it or not third place ...
01/11/2012
Thank you ActiveRainers! My real estate team has two closings this month that come directly from out-of-state REALTOR referrals. Both listings are quick sales. Both listings previously expired under another brokerage. Both listings are selling without any price reductions. We appreciate your trus...
01/10/2012