Today, let’s delve into the 2023 real estate market trends in the greater Madison and Dane County area.
In July 2023, data from the south-central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service revealed significant shifts. New listings dropped by 21.9%, with 159 fewer listings due to reduced available homes for sale. Sales also experienced a decline of about 22%, with 179 fewer completed transactions. Despite this, a substantial number of buyers remained interested in the limited listings.
Consequently, this scarcity of listings propelled pricing upwards. The average sale price surged by 8.2%, amounting to an increase of $36,101 compared to the previous year. Median prices followed suit, rising by nearly 7%, translating to a $27,450 increase. By the end of the month, the available listings were 19.4% fewer than the previous July.
“In July 2023, data from the south-central Wisconsin Multiple Listing Service revealed significant shifts.”
Zooming out to a year-to-date perspective, comparing January through July 2023 with the same period in 2022, the numbers demonstrated remarkable similarity. New listings were down 20.2%, while sales decreased by 21.8%. However, prices continued to climb, with average sale prices rising by 7.9% and median sale prices by 6.5%. This trend persists, with buyers showing interest despite higher interest rates. Presently, the 30-year fixed loan rate stands at 7.25%, a notable increase from historic lows around 3%.
Shifting focus to the greater Madison area, if you go to MadisonNeighborhoods.com, you’ll see some real-time market statistics. Currently, there are 280 active listings, encompassing properties under various contingencies. Of these, 135 listings lack accepted offers, indicating available inventory. Also, supply levels are crucial indicators; we have 0.59 months of supply. This figure indicates a pronounced seller’s market, as demand outpaces supply. Conversely, a balanced market would boast six months of supply, and a buyer’s market would exceed this threshold. Utilize this tool to explore listings and more on the website.
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