Dane County condo prices were mixed in February, while both new listings and accepted offers increased. Here's our deep dive into the February 2026 condo market. 

Note: All of our data is sourced from the South Central Wisconsin MLS. 

Dane County condo prices 

February Madison area condo prices

• The price per square foot was $218, the same as in February of 2025. 
• The median price decreased from $307,500 in February of 2025 to $293,900 in February of 2026, down 4 percent. 
• The average price decreased from $333,647 to $318,271, down 5 percent. 

Year-to-date condo prices through February

• The price per square foot decreased from $221 in 2025 to $216 in 2026, down 2 percent. 
• The median price decreased from $310,000 to

One of the current trends for paint is to avoid accent walls and go with a warm paint color throughout the home. When you choose the right color, your spaces will feel more inviting.

Take this bedroom, for example. The bottom photo is the "before photo" with a blue accent wall dominating the focus of the room. The top photo is the "after photo" with the accent wall eliminated and professional staging in place. 

Small changes like these cost very little in the big picture and deliver a tremendous return on your investment. Let us know when you'd like a complimentary cosmetics and staging consultation in preparation for your upcoming sale. We'd love to help you. 

A bedroom with and without an accent wall

Dane County home prices increased for one out three measures in February, as new listings decreased and accepted offers increased. Here's our latest update on the Madison area single family home market. 

Note: all of our data is sourced from the South Central Wisconsin MLS. 

Dane County home prices

February Madison area home prices

• The price per square foot decreased from $251 in February of 2025 to $246 in February of 2026, down 2 percent. 
• The median price increased from $474,900 to $480,000, up 1 percent. 
• The average price decreased from $547,847 to $534,807, down 2 percent. 

Year-to-date prices through the month of February

• The price per square foot increased from $242 through February of 2025 to $249 through

If you regularly attend a workout class, you may notice there are some people who stay for the stretching cool-down, and others who start putting their equipment away, most likely already thinking ahead to their next appointment or task in the day. As it relates to our work in real estate, we promise to always “stay for the stretch.” Even after your transaction has closed, we will stay for the cool-down as you settle into your new home by:

• Finding reliable contractors for those inspection items you want to tackle
• Assuring you’re confident in how to make your mortgage payment
• Sending you a seasonal maintenance reminder tip sheet
• Helping coordinate mail that got delivered to the wrong address
• Being available as a resource for all your home

The really nice thing about real estate? Nearly everything we do as realtors offers a genuine opportunity to personalize our service and leave our mark:

How we communicate with our clients -- the tone we set, the questions we ask, the way we listen -- says a lot about who we are as people and professionals. 

How we advocate for each client -- advancing their best interests with creativity and conviction, is something no technology can replace. 

And how we market our properties and our services -- gives us an outlet to express our unique perspective and approach.

The tools and technologies available to us are valuable, but they're no substitute for the spirit and intention that we bring to our work. 

Much of your success as a seller is a result of how you prepare your home for the market. When you make the right repairs and address the right cosmetic touch-ups, you attract more buyers, spark stronger offers, and put more money in your pocket. With this spirit in mind, here are 10 cosmetic imperfections that we often help our home-selling clients address. 

Ten common cosmetic imperfections 

Buyers notice these imperfections immediately and often overestimate the cost to address. Addressing these imperfections upfront eliminates buyer objections and creates the first impression that your home has been meticulously maintained. 

1) Mismatched and multi-colored switch plates and outlet plates 

2) Dated wallpaper

3) Dated paint colors

As you think about selling your home, the prospect of addressing all of those little repairs can feel daunting. The broken lock on the sliding patio door. The missing caulk along the base of the bathtub. The light switch that no longer works. And the window screens with the holes in them. 

Who will you find to address all of your repairs? And how much will they cost? It's tempting to just list the home "as-is" and let the buyer sort it out.

Although it may seem easier to pass on making those repairs, it will cost you first in the impressions buyers form, and ultimately in the quality of the offers you receive. Deferred repairs can signal neglect to buyers, leading to lowball offers or requests for repair credits that often exceed what the fixes

New MLS listings were mixed last month. Here's a quick review of Dane County listing activity for the month of February, 2026. 

Dane County single family homes 

A total of 466 Dane County single family homes were listed for sale on the MLS in February, down 3 percent from the 482 homes listed for sale in February of 2025. Note from the chart below that single family home listings through the first two months of this year are running 5 percent lower than the number of listings through the first two months of last year. 

Dane County condos

A total of 150 Madison area condos were listed for sale in February, up 3 percent from the 145 condos in February of 2025. Through the first two months of the year, condo listings are running 4 percent

People choose to refer us when they know us, trust us, and appreciate who we are as human beings. If you're a realtor who's seeking more clients, this is your invitation to get out into the community and engage with people on a personal level. 

An easy way to engage more is to do the things you like to do with other people. Show interest in the people you meet. Get to know them. And enjoy your new friendships. 

Maybe it's a Saturday morning exercise class, a weekly book club, or a regular volunteer shift with a non-profit. Whatever you choose, you'll naturally find yourself forming friendships with people who share the same interests as you. 

Life is better when we enjoy it with friends. Our business is better, too, when our friends spread the

We're approaching the spring market here in the Madison area, which means the pace of the market will quicken for both buyers and sellers. Reach out to us with any questions you may have. We're here to help. 

Expectations for buyers this March

Buyers will notice a nice increase in new listings. But along with enjoying more opportunities to purchase, buyers will also experience a noticeable increase in competition from other buyers. Many listings will sell quickly and with multiple offers this spring, so buyers should act quickly and be prepared to write a competitive offer when a promising home becomes available. 

Expectations for sellers

Sellers will experience ideal market conditions as we approach the month of March. Buyer traffic and