Madison area home supply is tracking below last year's levels; condo supply is running higher. Here's a quick inventory snapshot for May 6th, along with a preview of how growing supply will impact buyers and sellers this summer. 

Dane County single family homes

As of May 6th, 582 homes were listed for sale (without an accepted offer), compared to 608 homes at the same time last year. Currently, 1.4 months of supply are available for sale in the Dane County single family home market. 

Dane County condos

As of May 6th, 208 condos were listed for sale (without an accepted offer), compared to 190 condos at the same time last year. Currently, 1.8 months of supply are available in the Dane County condo market. 

How will supply

We're well into the spring season, which means we'll soon notice signs of a mellowing market as the Memorial Day Holiday nears. Here's our quick preview of what buyers and sellers can expect from the May Madison area real estate market. 

 (Pheasant Branch Conservancy in Middleton) 

Expectations for buyers this May

Buyers will continue to see a large number of properties entering the market. But the pace of the market will begin to slow as we approach the summer season. Showings and competing offers will remain high, but begin to gradually moderate as the Memorial Day Holiday nears. Some properties will begin to sit on the market a little longer, making this an excellent time for buyers to stay actively engaged with their search. 

Expectations

Sometimes our clients encounter unexpected surprises during their real estate journey that are completely beyond their control. For example: 

• The hail storm that damages a client's roof three weeks before closing.
• A home inspection that reveals mold in the attic.
• And a buyer who gets cold feet after writing an offer on your home. 

Surprises like these can feel scary and unsettling. When they happen to you, we're here to help you respond thoughtfully — by focusing on doing the next right thing.

In the case of the damaged roof, that means connecting you with a reputable roofer (not a storm chaser) who will give you an accurate assessment of the damage. Then the next right thing is negotiating an acceptable solution with the other party.

The day you decide to sell your home, everything suddenly feels urgent. Pricing, staging, timelines, offers, and negotiations — there are so many moving pieces that it's easy to feel overwhelmed before you've even started.

That's where the right real estate expert makes all the difference. And while their market knowledge and negotiating skill matter, there's something equally important that often goes unnoticed: time. The time your realtor invests in you and your sale.

When your realtor is genuinely generous with their time — walking you through every detail, answering every question, and making sure you never feel alone in the process — you're able to move forward with calm confidence, knowing that you're in good hands.

Here's how one client

Most of us have felt it at some point -- that uncertainty about whether what we're reading online is accurate, or whether the person on the other end is really who they claim to be. It's an uncomfortable reality of modern life, and it's contributing to a general lack of trust within our culture.

The good news is we can build more trust in our lives by spending less time online and getting back to being with people face-to-face -- especially when we're about to hire someone for important work. Meeting in-person gives us time to ask questions and get to know the other person better. And when we meet in person, we can usually tell quickly whether or not they're the right fit.  

This is why we've built our practice around face-to-face conversations.

Here's how one Madison area client chose to invest $25,000 into their 1,600 square foot home. These improvements have increased their home's value by approximately $50,000.

New LVP flooring and carpet throughout ($13,000)

New flooring gives your home an entirely new and modern feel when you choose the right products and the right flooring company. Floors For Less in Middleton offers a tremendous selection of LVP flooring and carpet, and excellent pricing, too. 

(photos courtesy of Step Inside Media)

New countertops ($4,000) 

These granite countertops for this small kitchen and breakfast bar are a huge upgrade from the original laminate countertops. The price from TC Countertops includes the cost of installation. 

New ceiling

At Mad City Dream Homes, our service doesn't end at closing — it's just the beginning. Long after you close, we'll stay in touch with you and answer all of your real estate questions. 

Here are just a few of the questions that we'll answer for you throughout your homeownership experience:  

• Which home improvement projects should I focus on for a good return on investment? 
• Who are some reputable contractors to do the work?
• Which mortgage lender should I talk to about refinancing or a home equity line of credit? 
• How much has my home's equity grown — and what does that mean for my next purchase? 

We're here to serve you as your realtors for life — in any way you need, for as long as you own a home. Reach out when you need our

For many seniors, the decision to downsize is one of the biggest — and most emotional — transitions of their lives. Whether they're moving to a smaller home, a condo, an independent living community, or closer to family, the process can feel daunting. At Mad City Dream Homes, we're here to make it feel manageable.

We genuinely love helping seniors navigate this journey. Usually, our relationship with clients begins a year or more before their actual move, giving us plenty of time to listen, plan, and prepare together.

Every client's situation is different, so we tailor our approach to their unique goals and concerns. Along the way, we help with the steps that can feel most overwhelming — from deciding what to keep, donate, or pass along to family,

What kind of realtor are you looking to hire?

If you want a steady professional who's genuinely dedicated to your goals — someone who prioritizes personalized service over personal branding — we're likely a good fit.

We don't prefer the spotlight. We prefer to focus on your goals instead. That means honest advice, responsive communication, and putting your interests first, even when the work isn't easy.

Serving comes before selling. Helping comes before hyping. This is what gives our work purpose and meaning each day.

If that's the kind of realtor you're looking for, we'd love to earn your trust.

With all the division in the world, we're thankful for work that still feels meaningful.

Every day, we help someone navigate a life transition. Sometimes that's exciting — a first-time buyer getting the keys, a growing family finding more space, a couple finally settling into the home that fits their retirement. These moments are genuinely fun to be part of.

Other times, the transition is harder. A divorce. A death in the family. A health change that makes the current home unworkable. We show up for those too, and we don't take lightly the trust it requires to let us in during those moments.

Either way, the work is the same: make a big move a little easier. That's work worth getting up for.