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7.4%Weekly avg mortgage rate, Oct 8
LatestOct 18

Tighter parts of Relo still moved fast despite a slower national backdrop

While national buyer counts fell to their lowest level since 2013, the Real Estate Data Aggregator counted supply as low as 0.8 months in one Relo ZIP code and 77.3% of homes going under contract within two weeks in another.

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Oct 18
$400,000
Median sale price

Primary market inventory stayed tight even as national listings grew

Just 14 homes were for sale in ZIP 53129 during the three months ending August 31, 2026, down 39.1% from a year before, even as Realtor.com reported U.S. listings grew nearly 7%.

Oct 11
506
Homes for sale

Relo zips still run tight even with ownership costs in focus

The three months ending August 31, 2026 show 506 homes for sale across Relo zips, down 10.9%, while pending sales climbed 4.6%, and national mortgage rates crossed 7%.

Oct 11
28 days
Median days on market

Primary market remains tight despite higher mortgage rates

With just 0.9 months of supply and nearly 61% of homes selling above list price, the Primary market continues to favor prepared sellers and strategic buyers, even as borrowing costs climb.

Oct 4
923
Pending sales

Relo zips stayed active even as national rates moved above 7%

The Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 923 pending sales across Relo zips in the three months ending July 31, 2026, up 5.4% from a year before, even as Realtor.com reported mortgage rates climbed above 7% for the first time since January 2025.

Oct 4
29 days
Median days on market

Primary market stays tight even as national supply rises

The Real Estate Data Aggregator counted just 1.1 months of supply in ZIP 53129 for the three months ending July 31, 2026, while the National Association of Realtors reports 4.9 months nationally.

Aug 31
13
For sale

I Analyzed 40 Home Sales in Greendale. Here Is What Actually Happened This Summer

Over the twelve weeks ending August 30, 2026, a full review of 40 completed sales in Greendale reveals a market defined by disciplined pricing and sustained seller leverage.

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John Larson
Sterling Real Estate/Sterling Luxury Homes
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