Wisconsin.condos - Racine

10/06/2026

An office building may be in a larger city, but its connections reach into surrounding communities, through commuters, local investment, Main Street shops, and mom-and-pop restaurants. Changes can help some communities while putting pressure on others. That’s why understanding where people live, work, and spend matters when evaluating a local real estate market.

10/05/2026

Today is World Teachers' Day

09/26/2026

5.99% → The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate just before Iran’s Ali Khamenei was killed.

7.45% → The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate on September 24, 2026.

A great deal has happened between those dates. Higher energy costs have added to inflation, while a resilient labor market has also put pressure on borrowing rates. These are national averages; the useful question is what the numbers mean for your own plans to buy, sell, or stay put.

Credit: Lance Lambert and ResiClub for the analysis; Minju Kang for the original inflation chart, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Mortgage rates: Mortgage News Daily.

09/12/2026

Apparently, 22–0 wasn’t enough.

The Brewers just won 20–0—becoming the first team in MLB history with two 20-run shutouts in one season.

Wilbur may need to head back to the batting cage. ⚾️😂

09/11/2026

09/10/2026

🏡 Sales slowed—but prices didn’t.

Existing-home sales across the country declined during August. However, the median sales price still increased, and the number of available homes continued to grow.

That combination may provide qualified buyers with more time to compare properties and potentially negotiate terms. For sellers, proper pricing and presentation remain especially important.

Closer to Wisconsin, Midwest sales were down 2.1% from last year, while the median price increased 3.3% to $340,400.

National statistics provide useful context, but every Wisconsin community—and every condominium association—can behave differently.

Source: National Association of REALTORS®
August 2026 Existing-Home Sales Report

09/06/2026

Behind every tool and every achievement are the hands and minds that built it. Happy Labor Day to all who keep us moving forward.

09/04/2026

Vegas has its favorites. Our smallest Wisconsin football analyst has concerns. 🏈😳

Whatever the odds, home matters.

Life. Simpler.
Wisconsin.condos

08/18/2026

The REALTORS® Confidence Index shows buyer and seller traffic expectations eased from the previous month. First-time buyers made up 29% of purchases, flat from one year ago. Homes continued to receive multiple offers, with 19% selling above list price. Contract closings remained steady at 30 days, ...

08/17/2026

🔔 That video doorbell may be hearing more than buyers realize.

Wisconsin law allows a home seller to use video, and potentially audio, surveillance during a showing or open house. Sellers generally do not have to announce that recording equipment is present.

However, permission to record is not permission to publish.

The law restricts where surveillance may be used and generally prohibits sellers from sharing recordings. Meanwhile, buyers could unintentionally reveal their enthusiasm, negotiating limits, or moving circumstances without realizing they are being heard.

What should Wisconsin buyers, sellers, and real estate agents know before the next showing?

I took a closer look at the law, its limitations, and some practical situations that surveillance cameras may capture.

🔗 Article link in the comments.
https://wisconsin.condos/real-estate-thoughts-matters/wisconsin-home-showing-surveillance-law/

Have you ever had a security camera capture something unexpected during a home showing?

Wisconsin condo financing rules changed in 2026. See what Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac updates mean for condo buyers, sellers and associations.