Greetings and Happy Friday!
The first quarter statistics for Wisconsin home sales are in and Sawyer County numbers are pretty consistent with last year at this time. 2009 Quarter 1 home sales were 30 as compared to 2008 Q1 home sales of 31 and the median price dropped $2,500 to $123,700.
Wisconsin home sales and median prices both fell in the first quarter of 2009 compared to that same quarter last year according to data just released by the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association (WRA).
The optimistic side of me says, that all things considered, it appears we have leveled off. Mortgage rates continue to be in the 5 percent range and banks are willing to lend to buyers with solid credit histories. The federal stimulus package has offered a refundable tax credit of up to $8,000 for first-time buyers in 2009; we have seen many more first timers in the market than in past years.
According to a recent survey of buyers and sellers conducted by the National Association of REALTORS®, first-time buyers comprise about half of the existing home sales nationally. Historically, housing has been an asset that keeps up with inflation and provides a good way for people to build wealth.
You can't imagine the number of people I talk to that would love to make the move here permanently, or at the very least have a recreation property. We are blessed to live in this area with it's woods, water and clean air.
This weekend is busy with the 22nd Annual Fishing Has No Boundaries and the Cable Off-Road Classic Bike Race.
Enjoy your weekend...Life is a Gift...Live It!
Gary Nathan
Amanda Mavis
Woodland Developments & Realty
15617 Railroad Street
Hayward, WI 54843
715-699-4040 Cell
nathan@garynathan.com
http://www.garynathan.com/
Sales estimates for the state are provided by the National Association of REALTORS®, which seasonally adjusts quarterly sales figures. All county figures on sales volume and median prices are compiled by the Wisconsin REALTORS® Association and are not seasonally adjusted.
