Are Madison area foreclosures rising in 2026?

Posted by Dan Miller, REALTOR on Friday, July 24th, 2026 at 5:02am.

You might be wondering this based on recent national headlines that mention rising and surging foreclosures across the U.S. These headlines are a bit startling, but here in Dane County the numbers paint a slightly different picture. 

According to our latest Dane County foreclosure report, Madison area foreclosure filings are up 9 percent through the first six months of the year, but remain low compared to most other years this century — see the chart below. 

Madison WI Foreclosures June 2026

This is just another example of how all real estate is local, and why it's always beneficial to have a trusted, local resource to rely on for insight and advice. At Mad City Dream Homes we're here to be that resource for you. Reach out whenever your have questions about the Madison area real estate market. It would be our pleasure to assist you. 

This article is published courtesy of:
Dan Miller, REALTOR
Mad City Dream Homes & Realty Executives Cooper Spransy
1619 Monroe Street #1, Madison, WI, 53711

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