--- title: "Real Estate News | Arneson Homeselling Team" description: "Stay current on mortgage rates, housing market trends, and local Northeast Wisconsin real estate news from the Arneson Homeselling Team." lang: en json-ld: --- [![Arneson Homeselling Team logo](/assets/arneson-logo-3V2lDuCx.png)](/) - [Home](/) - Search - Communities - Buyers - Sellers - Resources - [About](/about) - [Contact](/contact) Industry Updates # Real Estate News The latest mortgage, market, and housing headlines — curated for Northeast Wisconsin buyers, sellers, and homeowners. [ Mortgage Rates April 2026 ## Mortgage Rates Hold Steady as Buyers Return to the Market After months of volatility, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage has settled into a tighter range, giving Northeast Wisconsin buyers more confidence to lock in a payment and move forward with their search. National Association of Realtors Read ](https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics)[ Market Trends April 2026 ## Existing-Home Sales Post a Spring Bump Existing-home sales rose month-over-month as inventory expanded and seasonal buyers came off the sidelines. Median prices remain near record highs, but days on market are creeping up — a signal that negotiation is back on the table. NAR Research Read ](https://www.nar.realtor/newsroom)[ Local Market April 2026 ## Wisconsin Housing Market Snapshot Wisconsin home sales are tracking ahead of last year, with new listings up across most counties. Median sale prices in the Northeast region continue to grow, though at a more sustainable pace than the post-pandemic peak. Wisconsin Realtors Association Read ](https://www.wra.org/Resources/Property/Housing_Statistics/)[ Buyers March 2026 ## First-Time Buyers Reach Historic Lows — Then Tick Back Up First-time buyers represented a smaller share of total purchases this past year, but new down-payment assistance programs and a slight cooling in prices are bringing more first-timers back into the conversation in 2026. NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers Read ](https://www.nar.realtor/research-and-statistics/research-reports/highlights-from-the-profile-of-home-buyers-and-sellers)[ Sellers March 2026 ## Home Equity Hits Another All-Time High U.S. homeowners are sitting on more equity than ever before. For sellers in Brown, Outagamie, and surrounding counties, that means a strong financial cushion — and a real opportunity to right-size or relocate while values remain elevated. CoreLogic Read ](https://www.corelogic.com/intelligence/)[ Local Market March 2026 ## Inventory Slowly Rebuilding in Northeast Wisconsin Active listings in Green Bay, Appleton, and the Fox Valley are climbing modestly off historic lows. Well-priced, move-in-ready homes are still going under contract quickly, but buyers finally have a few more options to choose from. Local MLS Data Read ](https://www.wra.org/Resources/Property/Housing_Statistics/)[ Homeowners February 2026 ## Property Tax Bills: What Wisconsin Homeowners Should Know Reassessments are hitting many Wisconsin communities this year. Understanding how your assessed value compares to recent neighborhood sales is the first step in deciding whether to appeal — and how to plan for next year's bill. Wisconsin Department of Revenue Read ](https://www.revenue.wi.gov/Pages/FAQS/slf-ptcr.aspx)[ Buyers February 2026 ## Remote Work Continues to Reshape Where Buyers Look Hybrid and fully-remote workers are still driving demand for larger lots, dedicated home offices, and quieter outlying communities — a trend that's helping smaller Northeast Wisconsin towns attract buyers from larger metros. Realtor.com Research Read ](https://www.realtor.com/research/)[ New Construction January 2026 ## New Construction Picks Up to Meet Demand Builder confidence has improved, and new single-family permits are trending upward. For buyers struggling with limited resale inventory, new construction in growing NE Wisconsin subdivisions is becoming a more realistic option. National Association of Home Builders Read ](https://www.nahb.org/news-and-economics) ## Have questions about what this means for you? Headlines are one thing — your neighborhood is another. 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