2026 Board of Directors Nominations & Petition Notice

The Leadership Nominating Committee of the REALTORS® Association of South Central Wisconsin announces the following nominees for the open seats on the 2026 RASCW Board of Directors. The new Directors will be elected in September to serve three-year terms beginning in January 2026.

Josh Holt, Keller Williams Lake Country, Class II Agent, Waukesha County

Glenna Bachim, ReMax Prime, Class II Broker-Owner, Dodge County

Scott Walker, 360 Homes LLC, Class II Agent, Dane County

Kayla Goebel, Compeer Financial, Affiliate Member, Dane County

The Leadership Nominating Committee was charged with selecting one nominee for each directorship to be filled on the Board. Additional members meeting the criteria for a Director position to be filled may appear on the ballot if they agree to the time commitment involved and are supported by a petition signed by 25 or more members (no more than ten from their own company). Ballots will be made available to all members in good standing by September 1, 2025. If there are no contested directorship positions, ballots will not be made available and the Leadership Nominating Committee's nominees shall be declared duly elected by the RASCW Board of Directors at their September business meeting.

Petitions must be received at the RASCW office before August 15, 2025. Click here for the Petition form and Board time commitment information. If you have questions on the petition process, please contact us at rascw@wisre.com or 608-240-2800.

NAR Confidence Index Released

NAR’s June 2025 REALTORS® Confidence Index shows a stable market. First-time buyers made up 30% of sales, while investors accounted for 17%. About 25% of buyers waived inspection or appraisal contingencies, but competition remains moderate. Most homes are closing within 30 days, with few delays or cancellations. Virtual tours and iBuyer activity remain steady. The market continues to adjust to tight inventory and steady demand.

NAR Commercial Real Estate Insights

Check out NAR’s June 2025 Commercial Insights Report for the latest trends in the commercial market. Multifamily absorption rose 19% year-over-year, signaling renewed demand, even as new construction declined. In contrast, office vacancies reached 14.1%, with rent growth slowing, highlighting ongoing challenges in that sector.

WRA Partnership for Success: Due August 15th

The WRA’s Partnership for Success Program promotes diversity in REALTOR® membership by supporting new licensees from all backgrounds. The program forms a partnership between the recipient, their sponsoring broker, and the WRA to foster long-term success in real estate. Selected applicants will be invited to a virtual interview with the program’s subcommittee. Candidates must be licensed by the interview date. Learn more and apply for the Partnership for Success here.

2025 Minority Scholarship Recipients Announced

The REALTORS® Association of South Central Wisconsin (RASCW) is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Minority Scholarship.

These outstanding individuals exemplify the passion and potential that this industry needs to better reflect and serve our diverse communities. We look forward to watching their real estate careers grow and thrive.

June Market Statistics

The South Central Wisconsin housing market remained strong in June, with regional new listings rising 9.4% over last year and total active residential listings up 25.6%. Closed sales across the 18-county region increased 5.1% compared to June 2024, contributing to a 3.3% year-to-date gain. 

August Lease Asking Rates Greater Madison