It's Memorial Day weekend, the unofficial kick-off to the summer season in Wisconsin. It's the season for family gatherings, outdoor barbeques, camping trips, Saturday mornings at the Farmers Market -- and yardwork. 

It's a special time of year here in Wisconsin, one that will be over before we know it. Soon the fall season will be upon us, when cooler temps arrive and the autumn colors dot the hillsides. 

Just like the seasons, our local real estate market is always changing, too. And right now our market is mellowing. This is the time of year when the competition for listings begins to subside, when prices become a little more "rational", and when some homes take a little longer to sell. 

For buyers, this means a window of opportunity is opening up this summer. And for sellers, it means being savvy about pricing and marketing is critical. 

At Mad City Dream Homes, we're here to guide you through every real estate season -- with sound advice and proven systems that are appropriate for the time of year. So please reach out when you need some guidance. We'd love to help you. 

For some historical perspective

Here's a little chart that shows how competing offers vary throughout the year -- comparing the "pre-pandemic" and "post-pandemic" markets. This chart makes it clear that we're entering a new season for the Dane County real estate market.