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Seller’s market continues amidst housing shortage

Posted: 03.21.22

Eau Claire WI.-  Despite inventory shortages, and even a drop over last year, home sales reached near-record levels this winter. It’s a great time to be a seller - with homes selling 27% quicker than last year and home prices continuing to climb.

● February 2022 Wisconsin home sales were down 4.7%
● The statewide median home price rose 9.3% over the past 12 months

Western Wisconsin is ahead of the curve, with Eau Claire, in particular, rising above the average.

● Eau Claire County saw a 32.6% increase in median home price over the last year
● February western Wisconsin median home price rose 13.3% from February 2021
● Average days on the market in the region were down an average of 27.1% over last year

Despite having low housing inventory, winter sales were approaching an all time high this year, according to Brenda Barnhardt, Executive Vice President, REALTORS® Association of Northwestern Wisconsin. “This winter has been great for home sales compared to previous years, and is even more impressive when considering the low inventory available.”

The REALTORS® Association of Northwestern Wisconsin is the professional trade association that all the professional REALTORS® residing within the association jurisdiction belong to. The association provides educational opportunities for its members, is active in local, state, and national advocacy efforts, engages in community outreach through charitable giving, operates its own foundation to help homeowners in need, and remains a positive force for the members they serve.

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