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Milwaukee Market Update by Horizon Homes
Hosted by Horizon Homes · EN
Tune into the bi-weekly Milwaukee Real Estate Market update brought to you by Ty Ash and Nick Harrington of the Compass team, Horizon Homes. Follow along as Ty and Nick get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on with Milwaukee's real estate market, from number of new listings to tips on getting into your next home.
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Should You Buy or Sell in Milwaukee Right Now? July 2026 Market Update
2w ago00:28:45Tap to summarizeMilwaukee Market Update is your go-to source for the latest insights into Milwaukee's dynamic real estate scene. Join local experts Ty Ash and Nick Harrington as they break down market statistics, analyze trends, and share practical tips to help you navigate buying, selling, or investing in the Milwaukee area.In This Episode:Milwaukee remains a strong seller's market, with home prices continuing to rise, median days on market at just 6 days, and most well-priced homes still receiving multiple offers despite inventory increasing year over year.Higher pending sales don't signal a wave of canceled deals. Milwaukee's contract cancellation rate is only 8%, well below the national average of 13.6%, suggesting most pending transactions are simply taking longer to close—not falling apart. Demand remains strongest in Milwaukee's most desirable neighborhoods. Areas like the North Shore, Brookfield, Elm Grove, and Wauwatosa continue to see homes selling in 4–5 median days, limited inventory, and strong competition, reinforcing that location continues to drive the market.Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, this podcast offers actionable insights to help you stay ahead of Milwaukee's real estate market!*Today's episode is brought to you by Venture Title. Venture serves Milwaukee and the surrounding suburbs for all your title, closing, and escrow needs!
Transcribe →How to Buy and Sell a House at the Same Time (Without the Stress) in Milwaukee
3w ago00:34:18Tap to summarizeMilwaukee Market Update is your go-to source for the latest insights into Milwaukee's dynamic real estate scene. Join local experts Ty Ash and Nick Harrington as they break down market statistics, analyze trends, and share practical tips to help you navigate buying, selling, or investing in the Milwaukee area.In This Episode:Buying Before Selling: Why buying your next home before selling your current one is often the preferred strategy in Milwaukee, along with the financing requirements, risks, and advantages.Selling Before Buying: When does it make sense to sell first, how post-closing occupancy and temporary housing can bridge the gap, and the tradeoffs that come with this approach. Finding the Right Strategy: Home sale contingencies, bridge loans, double closings, and even keeping your current home as a rental to determine the best path for your financial goals and timeline.Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, this podcast offers actionable insights to help you stay ahead of Milwaukee's real estate market!*Today's episode is brought to you by Venture Title. Venture serves Milwaukee and the surrounding suburbs for all your title, closing, and escrow needs!
Transcribe →Living in Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Why People Move Here and Why They Stay
Jun 900:33:10Tap to summarizeMilwaukee Market Update is your go-to source for the latest insights into Milwaukee's dynamic real estate scene. Join local experts Ty Ash and Nick Harrington as they break down market statistics, analyze trends, and share practical tips to help you navigate buying, selling, or investing in the Milwaukee area.In This Episode:Milwaukee hits a rare sweet spot: big enough to offer major league sports, great restaurants, festivals, arts, and distinct neighborhoods, but small enough to stay convenient, affordable, and easy to get around. A big part of the city’s appeal is its lifestyle mix: including Lake Michigan, historic charm, strong neighborhood identity, local food culture, parks, golf, and easy access to outdoor recreation just outside the city. Milwaukee gives people a high quality of life: with year-round things to do, from Bucks games and Packers culture in the winter to festivals, brunch spots, kayaking, and weekend trips in the warmer months. Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, this podcast offers actionable insights to help you stay ahead of Milwaukee's real estate market!*Today's episode is brought to you by Venture Title. Venture serves Milwaukee and the surrounding suburbs for all your title, closing, and escrow needs!
Transcribe →The Market Shift Buyers Have Been Waiting For in Milwaukee
Jun 200:40:33Tap to summarizeMilwaukee Market Update is your go-to source for the latest insights into Milwaukee's dynamic real estate scene. Join local experts Ty Ash and this week, Jake Barr, as they break down market statistics, analyze trends, and share practical tips to help you navigate buying, selling, or investing in the Milwaukee area.In This Episode:Milwaukee's housing market remains highly competitive: with more homes coming to market than earlier this year, but strong buyer demand continues to absorb new inventory quickly and keep sellers in a favorable position. Buyers are still rewarded for moving quickly on great homes: but once they're under contract, negotiations have become more balanced than in recent years, creating better opportunities for inspections and seller concessions. House hacking remains one of the most accessible ways to start building wealth through real estate: allowing buyers to reduce their housing costs while gaining hands-on experience as an investor. We even have Jake Barr with his personal perspective currently going through the process.Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, this podcast offers actionable insights to help you stay ahead of Milwaukee's real estate market!*Today's episode is brought to you by Venture Title. Venture serves Milwaukee and the surrounding suburbs for all your title, closing, and escrow needs!Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, this podcast offers actionable insights to help you stay ahead of Milwaukee's real estate market!*Today's episode is brought to you by Venture Title. Venture serves Milwaukee and the surrounding suburbs for all your title, closing, and escrow needs!
Transcribe →Milwaukee Inventory Surges, Home Prices Rise & Buyer Competition Heats Up in 2026
May 600:29:53Tap to summarizeMilwaukee Market Update is your go-to source for the latest insights into Milwaukee's dynamic real estate scene. Join local experts Ty Ash and Nick Harrington as they break down market statistics, analyze trends, and share practical tips to help you navigate buying, selling, or investing in the Milwaukee area.In This Episode:Milwaukee inventory is finally growing, but buyer demand is still absorbing it quickly. New listings were up 20% year-over-year in March, pending sales rose 15%, and closed sales increased 12% — signaling that even with more homes hitting the market, buyers are still highly active and competition remains strong. The market remains firmly in seller territory, but strategy matters more than ever. Homes that are priced correctly and show well are often selling immediately with competitive terms, while overpriced or less polished homes are sitting longer. Sellers are being encouraged to treat pricing as a marketing strategy designed to create competition. Buyers in 2026 need to be prepared, decisive, and financially flexible. Winning offers are still requiring aggressive terms like inspection coverage and appraisal gap protections, but buyers are becoming more thoughtful and less willing to waive every protection entirely. Speed, preparation, and strong guidance remain critical in Milwaukee’s competitive market.Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, this podcast offers actionable insights to help you stay ahead of Milwaukee's real estate market!*Today's episode is brought to you by Venture Title. Venture serves Milwaukee and the surrounding suburbs for all your title, closing, and escrow needs!
Transcribe →Will Milwaukee Home Prices Drop in 2026? Here’s What the Data Says
Mar 3100:26:20Tap to summarizeMilwaukee Market Update is your go-to source for the latest insights into Milwaukee's dynamic real estate scene. Join local experts Ty Ash and Nick Harrington as they break down market statistics, analyze trends, and share practical tips to help you navigate buying, selling, or investing in the Milwaukee area.In This Episode: Inventory is rising, but demand is still keeping pace: New listings are up significantly, but so are pending sales. That means more options are hitting the market without a drop-off in buyer demand. This is still a seller’s market, just with more balance emerging: Even with increased inventory, months of supply remains low. Sellers still have the advantage, but buyers are gaining a bit more negotiating power once under contract. Price growth remains steady and predictable: Home values continue to rise around 7–8% annually, with consistent trends driven by limited inventory and strong demand. This isn’t a volatile market, it’s a stable, upward one. Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, this podcast offers actionable insights to help you stay ahead of Milwaukee's real estate market!*Today's episode is brought to you by Venture Title. Venture serves Milwaukee and the surrounding suburbs for all your title, closing, and escrow needs!
Transcribe →What 120 Showings on One Home Reveals About Milwaukee’s Housing Market
Mar 2400:32:46Tap to summarizeMilwaukee Market Update is your go-to source for the latest insights into Milwaukee's dynamic real estate scene. Join local experts Ty Ash and Nick Harrington as they break down market statistics, analyze trends, and share practical tips to help you navigate buying, selling, or investing in the Milwaukee area.In This Episode:Milwaukee is a demand-heavy market: What 120 tours on one listing actually shows is not just “a hot market,” but a backlog of buyers, in some submarkets, nearly a year’s worth, competing for limited inventory, especially under $400K. Inventory, not rates, is the real pressure point: Even if interest rates drop and bring more buyers in, nothing meaningfully changes without more homes hitting the market, otherwise competition and prices only accelerate.Strategy, not luck, is what wins right now: From pricing slightly below market to drive demand, to being fully prepared as a buyer, success in this market comes down to positioning and execution, not timing.Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, this podcast offers actionable insights to help you stay ahead of Milwaukee's real estate market!*Today's episode is brought to you by Venture Title. Venture serves Milwaukee and the surrounding suburbs for all your title, closing, and escrow needs!
Transcribe →How to Get Your Offer Accepted in Milwaukee’s 2026 Spring Housing Market
Mar 1700:39:05Tap to summarizeMilwaukee Market Update is your go-to source for the latest insights into Milwaukee's dynamic real estate scene. Join local experts Ty Ash and Nick Harrington as they break down market statistics, analyze trends, and share practical tips to help you navigate buying, selling, or investing in the Milwaukee area.In This Episode:What 200 accepted offers means: What actually wins in Milwaukee right now isn’t just price; it’s price + terms.Inspection strategy is the separator: 63% of winning offers included inspection coverage or waived inspection, with average coverage around $6,700; a middle-ground way to stay competitive without going fully “no inspection.”Small “certainty” moves win deals: Appraisal gap coverage shows up less often (~10%) but can be a difference-maker, and pairing a strong lender + a clean offer recap (“forwardable email”) helps sellers feel confident your deal will actually close.Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, this podcast offers actionable insights to help you stay ahead of Milwaukee's real estate market!*Today's episode is brought to you by Venture Title. Venture serves Milwaukee and the surrounding suburbs for all your title, closing, and escrow needs!
Transcribe →The 2026 Milwaukee Real Estate Market Is Hot. But How Hot?
Mar 300:30:48Tap to summarizeMilwaukee Market Update is your go-to source for the latest insights into Milwaukee's dynamic real estate scene. Join local experts Ty Ash and Nick Harrington as they break down market statistics, analyze trends, and share practical tips to help you navigate buying, selling, or investing in the Milwaukee area.In This Episode:Nick and Ty discuss why Milwaukee continues to gain national attention as one of the hottest real estate markets in the U.S., backed by several recent articles highlighting its affordability, growth, and investment potential. (Read them at them Below)They explore explores the renting vs. buying conversation, breaking down long-term equity, stability, and cost comparisons in today’s market.Nick and Ty also examine why property taxes, both current and future projections, play a critical role in smart homeownership and investment decision.Further Reading:MKE Market is Hot!Zillow Predicts MKE Hottest Market in 2026Top 10 Hottest Markets - ZillowWhy mke neighborhoods booming 2025Inventory Crisis Continues in 2026 - The Biz JournalsOther Markets Going Down, MKE Going Up!Top 5 CityRent vs BuyCheaper to Buy or Rent in Milwaukee?Rents going up - Realtor.com 4.5% MKELandlord small Taxes2025 tax bill and why Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, this podcast offers actionable insights to help you stay ahead of Milwaukee's real estate market!*Today's episode is brought to you by Venture Title. Venture serves Milwaukee and the surrounding suburbs for all your title, closing, and escrow needs!Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, this podcast offers actionable insights to help you stay ahead of Milwaukee's real estate market!*Today's episode is brought to you by Venture Title. Venture serves Milwaukee and the surrounding suburbs for all your title, closing, and escrow needs!
Transcribe →How to Buy a Home in 2026 in Milwaukee
Feb 2400:34:45Tap to summarizeMilwaukee Market Update is your go-to source for the latest insights into Milwaukee's dynamic real estate scene. Join local experts Ty Ash and Nick Harrington as they break down market statistics, analyze trends, and share practical tips to help you navigate buying, selling, or investing in the Milwaukee area.In This Episode:Nick and Ty break down how to buy a home in Milwaukee in 2026, outlining what buyers can start doing now — from timing their search to getting finances in order and building the right team.They walk through the first steps of the process, including how to choose a realtor and what to expect once officially entering the home search phase.Most importantly, Nick and Ty help listeners cut through media headlines and market noise so they can confidently decide whether buying or selling makes sense for their situation.Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, this podcast offers actionable insights to help you stay ahead of Milwaukee's real estate market!*Today's episode is brought to you by Venture Title. Venture serves Milwaukee and the surrounding suburbs for all your title, closing, and escrow needs!Whether you're buying, selling, or investing, this podcast offers actionable insights to help you stay ahead of Milwaukee's real estate market!*Today's episode is brought to you by Venture Title. Venture serves Milwaukee and the surrounding suburbs for all your title, closing, and escrow needs!
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