Wisconsin Market Update — Steady Prices, A Fall Buying Advantage

Wisconsin home prices remain steady, and with demand cooling slightly, fall buyers may find more room to negotiate.

National Snapshot

• National home price growth has slowed—flat in July—a sign of a shifting balance toward buyers.

• Mortgage rates dipped to the 6.5% range, creating a prime buying window if you're prepared.
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Wisconsin Snapshot

• Median sale price: ~$342,400 (+4.5% YoY)

• Homes sold: ~6,596 (up just 0.1% YoY)

• Active listings: ~23,673 (+4.4% YoY)

• Median days on market: 45 days (up 2 days YoY)

• Sale-to-list price: ~100.3%; homes over asking dropped slightly to 43.2%
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What It Means for Buyers 🍁

• Less competition = leverage. Fall brings fewer buyers and more motivated sellers—ideal for thoughtful, strategic negotiations.
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• Fall inspections are revealing. Cooler weather exposes heating issues, insulation gaps, and wear on roofs and gutters—so request detailed inspections.
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• Start now, settle sooner. Buying in early fall lets you close before the holidays and potentially claim year-end tax benefits.
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What It Means for Sellers 🍂

• Keep pricing sharp. With sale-to-list hovering near parity, correctly priced listings attract faster offers.

• Highlight fall features. Emphasize cozy elements like efficient heating, autumn landscaping, and energy-saving windows in listings.

• Be open to negotiation. With longer DOM and a cooling market, sellers who are flexible on terms or willing to offer closing credits may tip deals in their favor.

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