The Thiel Team - Real Broker Madison, Wisconsin

07/20/2026

"All Real Estate is Local" is an old saying for a reason...it's true. ANDDDD it's "Hyper Local" by many variables, type, age, location, size, condition and more! LOTSA Variables in Real Estate!

Here's the latest on National Sales stats.... https://southfloridaagentmagazine.com/2026/07/16/nar-pending-home-sales-june-26/

Here in Madison, things are strong Year over Year in June to Mid July...we've sold 1.5% more single family homes than in 25 with just under 4% average price increase..slower than previous years but median days on market is ONLY 6 days! Clearly a "Sellers" Market.

For Condos, we've sold OVER 28 PERCENT More this year in same time!! (hint...that's about affordability..and WHY we should encourage more built or conversions of apartments that would be good "Fits" for our market!)

Going back in time to '22, the first full Covid boom year..our numbers aren't that far below then for same period BUT the Prices ARE VASTLY different..single family average is 41% percent Higher and condo average is 34% higher! OUCH! Especially because interest rates are more than twice as much then..we were pushing 6.5 plus for sf and higher for condos last week!

/Madison/America we have a Housing Problem...and its in rentals too! ! !



AND the National conversation in appropriate housing policy!

Pending home sales in June were down slightly on an annual basis with a larger month-over-month decline, NAR said.

06/08/2026

As a LONGTIME Housing Advocate I have constantly suggested Manufactured/PreFab/Panelized construction as one of THE Key areas of fixes for our Housing Challenges. Great update Here!
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Starter homes are scarce. Factory-built housing can help fill the gap — if buyers and lawmakers rethink old ideas.

05/21/2026

First 3rd of the year is in the book and the 2nd third is underway...there's some slowing of new listings it feels like yet demand is still sky high so sadly for buyers, along with higher interest rates due to, ummm, "extenuating circumstances"..from our "leaders" in DC, welllll housing monthly costs just keep going up for home purchasers...it's clearly a "Seller's Market". Great if you're a seller not so if you're a buyer...still.

It's highly competitive and working with a great Buyers Agent (That's ME!) and a great Listing team (My team! the with ) to help find the "win win" with the "Other" side's agents and owners is a must! With over $3.3Million in recent/soon to be closed and under contract properties (in a 2 week period) we KNOW what it TAKES to help YOU Win!

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For the second straight month, existing home sales grew at a healthy pace rising 7.4% compared to April 2025. Likewise, median prices increased to $340,000, which is up 6.3% over the last 12 months. Revised March figures show sales were up 8.5% relative to a year earlier, and prices rose 6.5% over t...

04/09/2026

(update photos are in and listing is now active..go to first comment to see the photos and listing details!)
New Listing sign is up! Sun is in the sky…my great photographer Jared with Pure Visuals is shooting now… and showings begin Friday with open houses both Saturday and Sunday! 2218 Hillington Green...a half block away from the SW Commuter Path and near to so much more that near West Side living in Madison Offers!...It's a GORGEOUS home that's been lovingly taken care of and updated by the same Family for over 50 years! I'll put the listing info in the first comment. The photos will be switched out for the pro shots by tomorrow morning! I'm hosting an Open House both Saturday 12-2 AND Sunday 1-3! ! !

03/20/2026

"All Real Estate is (Hyper) Local"...the "hyper" is my, and other experienced agents experience talking.....and this is a good read to understand National trends and well, trepidations and challenges at the beginning of THIS Spring's Market! YES! It's Spring in Madison!!! 4 days after I shoveled out 15 inches of snow, I'm in shorts and a tshirt biking to my office this afternoon! Good read here...but YOUR market is Local and Hyper Local...and if you're here..I'm here to help you with up to date, experienced and expert consult on how to best WIN with your Real Estate Plans! Lets set up a meet to discuss! If you're not here..I can help you find a Great Agent/Team to help you where you're at!
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This spring's housing market is on, but economic headwinds are pushing back most of the advantage that buyers have gained over the past year in affordability.

03/09/2026

Rocket Ship of Growth here and why? Because of the tools, programs, training, marketing and fantastic camaraderie here in Madison and Wisconsin AND across the Nation (Canada too!) that gives the with great tools to help our clients achieve, in concert with our expertise and long track record of experience, their Real Estate needs and Goals! Want to learn more? Let's talk!
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03/03/2026

Yep. AMEN Gary K! Thanks for your cogent and important words for our Consumers in Housing...and for the Industry!

Gary Keller says private listings may reduce exposure and price discovery; calls for clear seller disclosure, not marketing narratives.

02/12/2026

Why we here at the InterGalctic HQ of the with work SO HARD as Housing advocates and for our purchase and sale clients to improve housing Policy to help make Housing MORE appropriate AND affordable for MORE people to live the "American Dream" of Home Ownership....and simply, "We're Going the WRONG Way!" EVERY CANDIDATE for elected office this year who affect Housing Policy should be asked HOW they are going to HELP fix our Broken Housing Ecosystem! and of incentives is simply WHERE the problem lies. "Renter Nation" is NOT good for the American Household or the entire economy. Housing costs per household have gone up 150% in less than a Generation...how's THAT Working?? !

01/31/2026

This GREAT video (with a cameo from someone you know around 4:50) is a fantastic piece on just some of the MANY things that makes so special! Check it out! Want to learn more about Madtown and our Real Estate Market...I "gotta guy"...ME! Would LOVE to help you if you need it!
IM Me and lets set up a time to meet, talk by phone or zoomy!
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01/15/2026

Good read here..and #1 makes sense! I miss working AND LIVING in My and Markets! (Down next month for the Chicago Auto Show and friend visits with Karen!) but LOOOOVE visiting them! and referring to my great agent colleagues down there!..and getting THEIR referrals for the Madison/South Central Wisconsin Market! I LOOOVE helping relocating buyers!

Slowed home price growth, declining mortgage rates and rising incomes will contribute to the typical mortgage payment becoming affordable in 20 out of 50 of the country's largest metro areas this year, the most since 2022.