Wisconsin housing market shows resilience despite challenges as 2025 ends

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...