The Wisconsin REALTORS Association (WRA) on Thursday released its July 2025 Wisconsin Real Estate Report, and several signs point to modest improvement in the market
For the third consecutive month, Wisconsin’s median home prices increased at a modest annual pace of under 5%, coinciding with steady gains in housing inventory from May through July.
Both total listings and months of supply improved compared to the same period last year.
Other report highlights include:
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July home sales held steady statewide, dipping just 0.3% compared to July 2024;
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The statewide median price rose 4.5% year-over-year to $337,125;
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Year-to-date sales through July were up 0.5% over the first seven months of 2024, with the median price climbing 6.6% to $325,000;
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Rural regions led sales growth, fueled by stronger inventory;
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Mortgage rates eased slightly, with the average 30-year fixed rate declining to 6.72% in July 2025 from 6.85% a year earlier;
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Housing affordability saw little movement, improving just 1.7% since July 2024;
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According to WRA’s tracking since 2009, the July 2025 index is only 4.3% above the record low set in June 2024;
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Inventory gains were seen across all urban classifications, though most urban areas remained seller’s markets.
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