WRA News
September 2026 Home Sales Report
Higher mortgage rates softened the September housing market
Just released, the September 2026 Wisconsin home sales report shows that mortgage rates rose about 0.5% over the last 12 months, resulting in fewer home sales and moderating home price appreciation. The average monthly 30-year fixed mortgage rate rose to 6.86% in September 2026, which is an increase of 51 basis points over the last 12 months. In addition, housing affordability fell 5.5% over the past 12 months.
The full report contains a detailed overview of Wisconsin housing activity last month, additional analysis from experts, downloadable infographics and a recap video.
