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For Elmer Moore Jr., many problems that people face in life can be traced back to one issue: housing. 

“There is no instance where the investment of housing has not worked out better for a community,” said Moore, who is the chief executive officer and executive director of the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority, or WHEDA. 

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MADISON — Wisconsin`s housing market is closing out 2025 with mixed signals, as buyers navigate persistent inventory shortages and elevated borrowing costs while the market shows underlying strength.

Statewide home sales fell approximately 9% in November compared to the same month last year. However, sales for most of 2025 remain up about 1.5% over the previous year, indicating resilience despite ongoing challenges.

Home prices continue their upward trajectory, rising roughly 5% from last year. The price increases stem from strong buyer demand colliding with limited housing supply across the state.

Dane County presents an even more constrained market picture. Home prices in the county increased about 4.5% in November, while sales dropped nearly 11% during the same period...

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Wisconsin’s housing market is expected to remain competitive in 2026, according to Brian Wickert, Chief Honesty Officer and President of Accunet Mortgage. Wickert joined Wisconsin’s Afternoon News to discuss new data showing strong buyer demand across much of the state.

Wickert highlighted Kenosha as one of the hottest markets, with homes drawing three times the national average of online views and selling in just 36 days, compared to a 64-day national average. Other Wisconsin cities ranking among the most competitive include Racine, Oshkosh, Appleton, Milwaukee, and Janesville-Beloit.

He said tight supply and easing mortgage rates are likely to keep pressure on buyers, many of whom may face multiple offers and the need to bid over asking. Sellers, however, are cautioned against overpricing, which can cause homes to sit.

For first-time buyers, Wickert emphasized the importance of working with a lender who provides thorough pre-approval and clear guidance before entering the market....   ...Full Story Here

ENABLING BETTER PLACES: A USER’S GUIDE TO WISCONSIN NEIGHBORHOOD AFFORDABILITY	WHEDA’s Rural Affordable Workforce Housing Initiative	Wisconsin REALTORS® Association
WISCAP Affordable Housing Network	Division of Energy, Housing and Community Resources	Housing Authority City of Milwaukee (HACM)
Wisconsin Housing Preservation Corp	WEDA Legislative Tracker	NRA Housing Needs By State / Wisconsin
Wisconsin Housing Alliance	Office of Rural Prosperity Wisconsin Economic Development

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• Medical College of Wisconsin proposes a 260-unit apartment complex for students.
  
  
• A four-story building is planned at 8701 Watertown Plank Rd. with two levels of parking.
  
  
• The project includes fitness centers, a rooftop patio, study spaces, and outdoor amenities.
  
  
• The Wauwatosa Design Review Board said the project is on the right track but took no action.

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Ken Notes: Working with businesses may be one approach to providing workforce housing in Wisconsin. I still believe that the key will communities owning or controlling land and then requiring lower cost homes to be built. Manufactured or modular homes, higher density, smaller homes, help with infrastructure costs, partnering with business or non profits, all could help. Be we need a plan and all the players need to be at the table.

RHINELANDER (WJFW) — While prices haven’t started falling and it’s still considered a seller’s market, the supply of houses is slowly growing as the Baby Boomer generation gets older.

David Clark, economics professor emeritus of Marquette University and economics consultant for the Wisconsin Relators Association, acknowledges the struggles of current home buyers.

“The real challenge is not on the demand side. There’s plenty of demand for housing but the real challenge is on the supply side,” he said. “There are simply more people who want to buy homes than there are homes for them to purchase.”...   ...Full Story Here

Ken Notes: Again, we have created the have and have nots in housing. The aging in place model is a great opportunity for senior boomers but with entry costs new facilities (Independent Living thru Assisted Living or Hospice) at or near 500K we have made these facilities out of reach for most. Also seniors do not want to age in the facilities that their parents or grandparents were in and would love options but again these options are not out there for most...

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Ken Notes: Read This, the numbers are scary and suggest that for service and retail workers their may be few options available and clearly nothing affordable to purchase. We can do better...

Across Wisconsin many employees can simply not afford to live where they work.

This is true in big cities and small rural communities. Both the availability and price of housing is not in line with the needs of those working in jobs that are vital to the success of our communities. Imagine a firefighter, teacher, city employee, service, or retail worker not able to afford a home in the community they serve.

We believe Wisconsin employers will support these efforts so they can successfully recruit workers to fill the thousands of job openings now hampered by a shortage of affordable housing.


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