December 2024 - VOLUME 30 - NUMBER 12

UPCOMING EVENTS
 

Southwest Chapter Winter Party

Thursday, January 16

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The Walker House, Mineral Point
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New Member Orientation

Thursday, January 16

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

WRA Training Center, Madison
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NEWS

Local Leader Participates in NAR NXT Panel Discussion on the "Missing Middle"

Troy Thiel, CEO of The Thiel Team, recently represented our region's community at NAR NXT, The Realtor Experience, in Boston. He and other panelists took the stage to discuss “How Bringing Back ‘Missing Middle’ Housing Supply Can Help Solve the Supply Crisis.”


During the discussion, Thiel emphasized that housing affordability impacts everyone and called for broader support in tackling the shortage. Panelists explored solutions including converting multifamily units to ownership, modular housing, and flexible zoning.

Read Realtor® Magazine's

What Will it Take to Revive ‘Missing Middle’ Housing?

Exciting Updates Ahead - Strategic Plan 2025!

Stay tuned to learn more about how our 2025 Strategic Plan prioritizes you with:

  • A renewed focus on member first service,
  • Innovative education
  • Impactful advocacy

Advocacy in Action: Fostering Productive Partnerships with Local Leaders  

RASCW Government Affairs Committee members (L-R) – Robert Proctor, RASCW Government Affairs, Carla Nowka and Monique Olson of Preferred Title, County Executive Melissa Agard, Tim Roehl of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group, and Shawn Pfaff of First Weber.

On November 13th, members Government Affairs Committee attended the inauguration of County Executive Melissa Agard.


Earlier this year, RASCW’s PAC supported Agard’s successful campaign for County Executive. Our nearly 15-year working relationship with County Executive Agard began during her tenure on the Dane County Board and has continued through her service in the state Assembly and Senate. This partnership has been instrumental in advocating for smart housing policies that benefit both residents and REALTORS® alike.


Learn more about RASCW's PAC, Government Affairs Committee, and how you can make a difference.
Government Affairs 

Wisconsin Among Top 20 States For Relocation in 2024.

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NAR's 2024 Migration Trends Report reveals key trends in client relocation patterns, highlighting shifts across the U.S.
  • Regional Trends: The South attracted the largest share of movers (46%), followed by the West (25%), the Midwest (18%), and the Northeast (11%).
  • Motivations: Proximity to family and friends (30%) and affordability (21%) were the top reasons for relocating.
  • Relocation Patterns: Movers to the South and West often came from different states, while those relocating to the Northeast tended to stay within the same state.
Read the 2024 Report Here

RASCW Housing Foundation Raises $12,732 For Down Payment Assistance

On October 17th, The RASCW Housing Foundation held its Handbags for Homes fundraiser at Garver Feed Mill. With your generous support, Handbags for Homes raised an incredible $12,732 – enough to fund over two loans for families in South-Central Wisconsin through the Foundation's down payment assistance program!

Photo Credit: Purple Circle Media

The evening was a true success, with over 100 attendees and inspirations from Dina Mina Martinez Rutherford, Alder for the City of Madison, and Brittany, homeowner & past down payment assistance program recipient.

MEMBER NEWS

RASCW/SCWMLS member Duane "Dewey" Bredeson, of BayTree Real Estate Group Inc has earned Emeritus status by the National Association of REALTORS®. 


This an honorary title awarded to members who have been a REALTOR® for at least 40 years and completed at least one year of service at the national level. 


Thank you for your contributions to our industry and your years of service!

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