http://www.wra.org/rss/StateNewsen-usWRARSS Toolwebmaster@wra.org (WRA)http://www.wiscnews.com/baraboonewsrepublic/news/local/article_a2bc66d0-4889-11e1-a618-001871e3ce6c.htmlBuyers in Sauk County have sought to take advantage of the lower prices, driving up home salesFri, 03 Feb 2012 11:09:41 GMThttp://www.wiscnews.com/baraboonewsrepublic/news/local/article_a2bc66d0-4889-11e1-a618-001871e3ce6c.htmlhttp://www.channel3000.com/news/30328651/detail.htmlSelling a home in Dane County was more difficult in 2011 than previous years, but the numbers suggest the beginning of a turnaround.Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:37:55 GMThttp://www.channel3000.com/news/30328651/detail.htmlhttp://host.madison.com/wsj/business/real-estate/property-trax-what-to-keep-in-mind-when-choosing-a/article_864a33ba-3335-11e1-af2d-001871e3ce6c.htmlUse these tips when finding or hiring a home inspector.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:22:54 GMThttp://host.madison.com/wsj/business/real-estate/property-trax-what-to-keep-in-mind-when-choosing-a/article_864a33ba-3335-11e1-af2d-001871e3ce6c.htmlhttp://www.inman.com/news/2012/01/24/top-10-green-building-trends-in-2012?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reindustrynews+%28Inman+News+Industry+News%29&utm_content=Google+ReaderDo any of your customers have questions about going green? Use the tips and information in this article to form your answers.Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:49:42 GMThttp://www.inman.com/news/2012/01/24/top-10-green-building-trends-in-2012?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reindustrynews+%28Inman+News+Industry+News%29&utm_content=Google+Readerhttp://www.wra.org/HSRDecember2011/The Wisconsin real estate market improved in 2011 with home sales totaling above 2010 levels.Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:30:00 GMThttp://www.wra.org/HSRDecember2011/http://www.inman.com/news/2012/01/17/data-dictionary-will-bring-common-vocabulary-sale-real-estate?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reindustrynews+%28Inman+News+Industry+News%29&utm_content=Google+ReaderReal Estate Standards Organization expects widespread adoption after decades of efforts to standardize the data used in describing for-sale homes.Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:45:00 GMThttp://www.inman.com/news/2012/01/17/data-dictionary-will-bring-common-vocabulary-sale-real-estate?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reindustrynews+%28Inman+News+Industry+News%29&utm_content=Google+Readerhttp://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/wetlands-bill-streamlines-dnr-procedures-jr3mls0-136887823.htmlA bill easing regulations of Wisconsin wetlands would maintain most protections, supporters say, but environmentalists are wary that the legislation goes too far.Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:10:17 GMThttp://www.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/wetlands-bill-streamlines-dnr-procedures-jr3mls0-136887823.htmlhttp://www.businessinsider.com/250000-will-buy-in-housing-markets-around-the-us-2011-12What sort of housing can you buy for $250,000? See what you can get with that money in and around the U.S., with various areas in Wisconsin on the list.Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:00:00 GMThttp://www.businessinsider.com/250000-will-buy-in-housing-markets-around-the-us-2011-12http://www.inman.com/news/2012/01/4/9-markets-with-rising-real-estate-values?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reindustrynews+%28Inman+News+Industry+News%29Madison is listed among one of the metro areas with rising values, according to Zillow.Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:06:44 GMThttp://www.inman.com/news/2012/01/4/9-markets-with-rising-real-estate-values?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reindustrynews+%28Inman+News+Industry+News%29http://video.channel3000.com/watch.php?id=39297WRA President and CEO Mike Theo discusses the healthy Wisconsin housing market on Channel 3000.Wed, 04 Jan 2012 11:54:27 GMThttp://video.channel3000.com/watch.php?id=39297http://realtytimes.com/newsfiles/realtimes2.nsf/rtpages5.1/20111230_cold.htmSnow is expected today across the state! Read a few tips about selling homes in the cold weather and snow.Fri, 30 Dec 2011 08:58:01 GMThttp://realtytimes.com/newsfiles/realtimes2.nsf/rtpages5.1/20111230_cold.htmhttp://www.inman.com/news/2011/12/27/top-10-markets-real-estate-bargains?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reindustrynews+%28Inman+News+Industry+News%29&utm_content=Google+ReaderSee Milwaukee and other markets where buyers can get a lot of bang for their buck.Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:30:00 GMThttp://www.inman.com/news/2011/12/27/top-10-markets-real-estate-bargains?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+reindustrynews+%28Inman+News+Industry+News%29&utm_content=Google+Readerhttp://www.wauwatosanow.com/multimedia/photos/135974373.html?page=1See this fun photo gallery of cycling santas in Wauwatosa, WI!Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:30:00 GMThttp://www.wauwatosanow.com/multimedia/photos/135974373.html?page=1http://www.housingwire.com/2011/12/20/michigan-set-to-reform-mortgage-mediation-process?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+housingwire%2FuOVI+%28HousingWire%29&utm_content=Google+ReaderOur neighbors are set to extend and reform the state's foreclosure mediation process through 2012.Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:15:00 GMThttp://www.housingwire.com/2011/12/20/michigan-set-to-reform-mortgage-mediation-process?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+housingwire%2FuOVI+%28HousingWire%29&utm_content=Google+Readerhttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/19/top-real-estate-markets_n_1152750.html#s540753&title=1_Tulsa_OklahomaMadison among one of the markets tracked by Zillow that saw the largest year-over-year home value increase, Oct. 2010 - Oct. 2011.Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/19/top-real-estate-markets_n_1152750.html#s540753&title=1_Tulsa_Oklahomahttp://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2011/12/12/november-milwaukee-area-home-sales-up.htmlMilwaukee-area home sales increased 24.3 percent in November over the year-ago level.Fri, 16 Dec 2011 15:00:00 GMThttp://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/news/2011/12/12/november-milwaukee-area-home-sales-up.htmlhttp://www.jsonline.com/sponsoredarticles/kitchen/135663713.htmlThe expected home décor trends for 2012, including cherry wood, outdoor-inspired furniture and pale grays.Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:30:00 GMThttp://www.jsonline.com/sponsoredarticles/kitchen/135663713.htmlhttp://www.housingwire.com/2011/12/08/jobless-claims-drop-to-lowest-level-since-february?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+housingwire%2FuOVI+%28HousingWire%29&utm_content=Google+ReaderThe number of people filing initial jobless claims last week dropped to the lowest level since February.Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:00:00 GMThttp://www.housingwire.com/2011/12/08/jobless-claims-drop-to-lowest-level-since-february?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+housingwire%2FuOVI+%28HousingWire%29&utm_content=Google+Readerhttp://loanrateupdate.com/mortgages/housing-market-showing-signs-of-improvementLoanRate Update Press Release: Short-term trends suggest that the housing marketing is showing signs of improvement.Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:30:00 GMThttp://loanrateupdate.com/mortgages/housing-market-showing-signs-of-improvementhttp://rismedia.com/2011-12-01/10-ways-to-get-the-best-of-winter-when-selling-your-home/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Rismedia+%28RISMedia+Real+Estate+News%29&utm_content=Google+ReaderTips for sellers with homes for sale during the winter months.Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:00:00 GMThttp://rismedia.com/2011-12-01/10-ways-to-get-the-best-of-winter-when-selling-your-home/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Rismedia+%28RISMedia+Real+Estate+News%29&utm_content=Google+Readerhttp://www.wra.org/hsroctober2011/Home sales up in October as median prices fall.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:10:34 GMThttp://www.wra.org/hsroctober2011/http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/15/uk-usa-housing-coldwellbanker-idUSLNE7AE02Q20111115University communities continue to offer reasonable and affordable housing for families and buyers.Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:19:18 GMThttp://www.reuters.com/article/2011/11/15/uk-usa-housing-coldwellbanker-idUSLNE7AE02Q20111115http://www.wiscnews.com/wisconsindellsevents/news/local/article_1ffe0092-f9dc-11e0-b79b-001cc4c002e0.htmlA committee looking at housing in Wisconsin Dells looked at defining different types of housing at its second meeting.Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:13:01 GMThttp://www.wiscnews.com/wisconsindellsevents/news/local/article_1ffe0092-f9dc-11e0-b79b-001cc4c002e0.htmlhttp://www.wra.org/HSRSeptember2011/MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin home sales were significantly higher in September even as median prices dipped slightly from their levels last year.Mon, 17 Oct 2011 09:50:24 GMThttp://www.wra.org/HSRSeptember2011/http://www.jsonline.com/business/september-metro-area-home-sales-rose-28-131471173.htmlSeptember sales of existing homes in the Milwaukee metro area jumped 28% from a year earlier.Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:36:29 GMThttp://www.jsonline.com/business/september-metro-area-home-sales-rose-28-131471173.htmlhttp://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/jeff-fitzgerald-announces-senate-bid-131519063.htmlAssembly Speaker announced that he is jumping into the U.S. Senate race, joining a crowded Republican field.Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:38:09 GMThttp://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/jeff-fitzgerald-announces-senate-bid-131519063.htmlhttp://www.jsonline.com/business/milwaukee-areas-job-growth-leads-us-130921798.htmlLed by a robust manufacturing sector, the metro Milwaukee area has emerged as one of the nation's leaders in job growth this year, U.S. Labor Department figures show.Mon, 03 Oct 2011 09:32:46 GMThttp://www.jsonline.com/business/milwaukee-areas-job-growth-leads-us-130921798.htmlhttp://www.wra.org/HSRAugust2011/For the second straight month, Wisconsin’s existing home sales were up by a substantial margin.Thu, 29 Sep 2011 08:49:15 GMThttp://www.wra.org/HSRAugust2011/http://www.piercecountyherald.com/event/article/id/39241/group/News/David Stiff of Fiserv Case-Shiller in Brookfield says the recent rise in unemployment will keep Wisconsin home prices down for a while longer.Fri, 23 Sep 2011 14:54:05 GMThttp://www.piercecountyherald.com/event/article/id/39241/group/News/http://www.jsonline.com/business/127538773.htmlSales of existing homes in the metro-Milwaukee area jumped almost 46% in July from the same month a year ago, an increase helped by a comparison to a poor July in 2010 and what Realtors said is a rise in buyers taking advantage of big discounts in prices.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:37:29 GMThttp://www.jsonline.com/business/127538773.htmlhttp://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/127435173.htmlDemocrats won two state Senate seats in Tuesday's historic recall elections, but failed to capture a third seat that would have given them control of the chamber.Wed, 10 Aug 2011 08:52:45 GMThttp://www.jsonline.com/news/statepolitics/127435173.htmlhttp://ballotnews.org/2011/08/01/we-are-wisconsin-reports-more-than-1-million-in-donations-last-week/The deadline for filing Pre-Election campaign finance reports with the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board for the August 9 elections is today. A number of reports have already been posted to the state’s Campaign Finance Information website. We will have coverage of these reports later in the week as they become available.Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:35:14 GMThttp://ballotnews.org/2011/08/01/we-are-wisconsin-reports-more-than-1-million-in-donations-last-week/http://www.wra.org/hsrmay2011/As expected, Wisconsin existing home sales in May were below the sales figures recorded in May of 2010…Mon, 20 Jun 2011 09:20:46 GMThttp://www.wra.org/hsrmay2011/http://www.biztimes.com/news/2011/5/27/up-north-housing-market-perks-upAccording to "Up North" REALTORS®, the housing market in northern Wisconsin has been showing some signs of improvement…Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:08:04 GMThttp://www.biztimes.com/news/2011/5/27/up-north-housing-market-perks-uphttp://host.madison.com/wsj/business/real-estate/article_9efb6d06-8c74-11e0-9959-001cc4c03286.htmlHighlighting homes for sale to be held locally Saturday, Sunday.Thu, 02 Jun 2011 08:21:12 GMThttp://host.madison.com/wsj/business/real-estate/article_9efb6d06-8c74-11e0-9959-001cc4c03286.htmlhttp://host.madison.com/wsj/business/real-estate/article_c255bc70-862a-11e0-b1e6-001cc4c002e0.htmlMore specific information by neighborhood, allows buyers to make better informed offers and sellers can get an idea what they're up against.Fri, 27 May 2011 15:39:01 GMThttp://host.madison.com/wsj/business/real-estate/article_c255bc70-862a-11e0-b1e6-001cc4c002e0.htmlhttp://host.madison.com/wsj/business/real-estate/Home improvements don't have to be expensive, experts say.Thu, 26 May 2011 08:38:43 GMThttp://host.madison.com/wsj/business/real-estate/http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/article_344fd65e-8337-11e0-93c3-001cc4c002e0.htmlThe recount that began on April 27 ended Friday after Waukesha County officials finished tallying their last remaining precincts.Mon, 23 May 2011 08:25:02 GMThttp://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/elections/article_344fd65e-8337-11e0-93c3-001cc4c002e0.htmlhttp://host.madison.com/wsj/business/real-estate/article_47b34bba-7e94-11e0-97fa-001cc4c002e0.htmlPermits for new homes and duplexes rose 34.7 percent in April; the first year-over-year increase since SeptemberThu, 19 May 2011 08:38:20 GMThttp://host.madison.com/wsj/business/real-estate/article_47b34bba-7e94-11e0-97fa-001cc4c002e0.htmlhttp://host.madison.com/wsj/business/real-estate/article_0e3bd516-6f6a-11e0-9d2d-001cc4c03286.htmlFour housing-related groups plan to introduce a new incentive program aimed at jump-starting the local market.Tue, 17 May 2011 13:48:33 GMThttp://host.madison.com/wsj/business/real-estate/article_0e3bd516-6f6a-11e0-9d2d-001cc4c03286.htmlhttp://host.madison.com/wsj/business/real-estate/article_599c337a-652a-11df-87be-001cc4c002e0.htmlSome agents report a bit of renewed interest in more expensive units, but for the most part it's condos under $175,000 that are selling best.Mon, 16 May 2011 15:20:29 GMThttp://host.madison.com/wsj/business/real-estate/article_599c337a-652a-11df-87be-001cc4c002e0.htmlhttp://host.madison.com/wsj/business/real-estate/article_a60b6afc-7c10-11e0-a15a-001cc4c002e0.htmlProperty Trax: New foreclosure filings in Dane County dropped in April by almost a third compared to a year ago.Fri, 13 May 2011 15:48:35 GMThttp://host.madison.com/wsj/business/real-estate/article_a60b6afc-7c10-11e0-a15a-001cc4c002e0.htmlhttp://beloitdailynews.com/articles/2011/05/12/news/local_news/news1201.txtWhat most Wisconsinites already knew is becoming known coast-to-coast: that Wisconsin is a great place to work, live, go to school and do business.Fri, 13 May 2011 07:25:55 GMThttp://beloitdailynews.com/articles/2011/05/12/news/local_news/news1201.txthttp://www.inman.com/news/2011/04/5/must-have-ipad-apps-real-estate-productivityOwn an iPad? Here's a list of top five must-have apps for real estate agents.Fri, 13 May 2011 07:20:48 GMThttp://www.inman.com/news/2011/04/5/must-have-ipad-apps-real-estate-productivityhttp://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_18046671?nclick_check=1An analysis of the 2010 Census reveals changes in families, living arrangements, homeownership.Fri, 13 May 2011 07:16:48 GMThttp://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_18046671?nclick_check=1http://host.madison.com/wsj/business/real-estate/article_a60b6afc-7c10-11e0-a15a-001cc4c002e0.htmlProperty Trax: New foreclosure filings in Dane County dropped in April by almost a third compared to a year ago -- for the eighth year-over-year drop in the past 11 months and the fourth declining month in a row.Fri, 13 May 2011 07:06:54 GMThttp://host.madison.com/wsj/business/real-estate/article_a60b6afc-7c10-11e0-a15a-001cc4c002e0.htmlhttp://www.channel3000.com/education/27855093/detail.htmlWisconsin ranks No. 1 when it comes to high school graduation rates, according to a National Center for Education Statistics report.Thu, 12 May 2011 06:59:42 GMThttp://www.channel3000.com/education/27855093/detail.htmlhttp://host.madison.com/wsj/lifestyles/home_and_garden/article_5f273b78-52aa-5b21-863b-9497f8500be4.htmlIf you’re think of selling, consider taking these suggestions for staging a home to heart.Thu, 12 May 2011 06:57:04 GMThttp://host.madison.com/wsj/lifestyles/home_and_garden/article_5f273b78-52aa-5b21-863b-9497f8500be4.htmlhttp://host.madison.com/wsj/business/real-estate/article_6bf63f8c-5fc7-11e0-a763-001cc4c03286.htmlProperty Trax: This month's free workshop for Dane County homeowners who are worried they could soon face foreclosure will be Thursday at Madison Area Technical College.Thu, 12 May 2011 06:53:10 GMThttp://host.madison.com/wsj/business/real-estate/article_6bf63f8c-5fc7-11e0-a763-001cc4c03286.html