About Rock County, WI

Hey Rock County what is going on in Real Estate?

LAST YEAR 2008 WAS DOWN FROM 2007.

HOW DOES 2009 COMPARE?

The Total Number of Single Family Home Sales YTD:

Rock County 2008 - 1305 2009 - 1241 RESULTS: DOWN 5%

JanesvilleWI 2008 - 583 2009 - 590 RESULTS: UP .1%

Milton, WI 2008 - 59 2009 - 43 RESULTS: DOWN 27%

Beloit, WI 2008 - 316 2009 - 234 RESULTS: DOWN 26%

Edgerton, WI 2008 - 51 2009 - 67 RESULTS: UP 31%

Evansville, WI2008 - 57 2009 - 62 RESULTS: UP 9%

Average Sale Prices of Single Family Homes YTD:

Rock County 2008 - 130,336 2009 - 120,569 RESULTS: DOWN 7%

Janesville,WI 2008 - 132,209 2009 - 115,636 RESULTS: DOWN 12%

Milton, WI 2008 - 147,310 2009 - 137,652 RESULTS: DOWN 7%

Beloit, WI 2008 - 77,874 2009 - 70,901 RESULTS: DOWN 9%

Edgerton,WI 2008 - 148,344 2009 - 124,501 RESULTS: DOWN 16%

Evansville,WI 2008 - 171,541 2009 - 145,546 RESULTS: DOWN 15%

AS WE CAN SEE SALES WERE DOWN IN SOME AREAS AND UP IN OTHERS. THE FACT THAT AVERAGE PRICES WERE DOWN IN ALL AREAS IS DO TO FORECLOSURES, SHORT SALES, AND THE FACT THAT MANY TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE FIRST TIME BUYER TAX CREDIT OF $8,000.

PERCENTAGES WERE ROUNDED AND THE INFORMATION WAS COURTESY OF THE ROCK GREEN REALTORS ASSOCIATION. THE INFORMATION IS DEEMED TO BE RELIABLE, BUT NOT GUARANTEED. THIS DOES NOT NECESSARILY REFLECT ALL SALE IN THE MARKETPLACE.

FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEIGHBORHOOD,GIVE ME A CALL, TEXT, OR EMAIL.

JERRY MORSE, CRS, GRI, BBA

THE MORSE COMPANY

OFC 608 754-5300, CELL 608 436-6858, jerrymorserealestate@yahoo.co

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We all seem to have an opinion on the $8000.00 tax credit that is set to expire on November 30, 2009.

It seems to have sparked some new interest in real estate and caused some serious sales. Do you think that if the credit does expire the market will come to a halt again?

Should we push to have the tax credit extended? Would it make a difference in our business thoughout the winter months? Would it make a difference in the economy?

I would love to hear what your thouhts are! I know the folks in congress are working on what is the right thing to do.

Happy Selling!

Julie

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Friday, Sept. 25: YWCA Walk a Mile in her Shoes. This event--in which men walk one mile in women's shoes to help raise money for the YWCA of Rock County--starts and ends at Kutter Harley-Davidson and includes a party afterward. Go to www.ywcawalkamile.org for more information.

2009 YWCA Walk a Mile In Her Shoes Supporting women and girls, one step at a time...

Last year, nearly 100 men, boys, and even women and girls, joined the YWCA Walk a Mile in Her Shoes one mile trek in high heels through downtown Janesville. (Like Paul Benish here of M&I Bank.) Help us reach our 2009 goal of 150-200 participants who will walk down Hwy 14 and Hwy 26 starting and ending at Kutter-Harley Davidson/Buell on September 25! Stay for the Walk a Mile After Party beginning at 5pm, sponsored by Kutter Harley Davidson. Everyone is welcome and will enjoy great live music, drinks, hors d'oeuvres, silent auction in a fun venue at the Rudi Kutter Pavilion. Tickets are $25 each and may be purchased here or by calling 608-752-5445.

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