Memorial Day 2025: Facts And Traditions

 

HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY
from Team Hoffmann

Memorial Day is more than just a great excuse for a cookout and a day off from work. We explain the history, facts and why there's a special flower associated with the holiday.

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Stars and Stripes Chex™ Party Mix

 

Back in 2016 we shared this Memorial Day recipe and it has been a favorite ever since.

Click the link below to download a copy of the recipe now.

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More Milwaukee Area - "RED HOT" Cities in need of Home Sellers

 

GREENFIELD, WI

Prices spiking in Greenfield — where average home prices rose by nearly $53,000 year over year — also made the list.

Total homes sold: 71, up from 62 in the first quarter of 2024.

Average sale price: $324,996, up 19% year over year.

Average number of days on market: 23 days, down from 28 days the year prior

NEW BERLIN, WI

Market heating up in New Berlin... Although prices have risen more modestly in New Berlin compared to Mukwonago or Greenfield, the community's market is still hotter than the metro-wide average.

Total homes sold: 62, up from 52 in the first quarter of 2024.

Average sale price: $486,689, up 7% year over year.

Average number of days on market: 23 days, down from 25 the year prior.

Milwaukee Area - "RED HOT" Cities in need of Home Sellers

 

CEDARBURG, WI

Next up is Cedarburg, where prices have risen sharply, and homes are selling faster.

Total homes sold: 34 homes, up from 32 in the first quarter of 2024.

Average sale price: $584,280, up 14% year over year.

Average number of days on market: 17 days, down from 33 the year prior. 

SLINGER, WI

In Slinger, homes are selling significantly faster than they were last year.

Total homes sold: 24, up from just 14 in the first quarter of 2024.

Average sale price: $388,082, up 8% year over year.

Average number of days on market: 34, down from 49 the year prior.

Milwaukee area home sales remain slow in 2025. But some areas are "RED HOT"!

 

Home Sellers Needed...

Metro average home prices were up 4.3% year over year in the first quarter of 2025, pushed up by pent-up buyer demand, according to data from the Greater Milwaukee Association of Realtors. Without a major influx of listings, the same trends — rising prices, flatlining sales — are likely to continue.

Despite the overall market slowdown, pent-up buyer demand continues to drive price growth in these hot communities. Some communities, however, are heating up fast, with prices rising sharply, homes selling faster and sales trending upwards. Here's a look at the five hottest communities in the Milwaukee area so far this year...

MUKWONAGO, WI

First on the list is Mukwonago, where the market has heated up significantly since last year.

More Mukwonago homes are selling in 2025, and they're selling must faster. Average home prices have shot up — rising by more than $121,000 year over year.

Total homes sold: 35, up from 19 in the first quarter of 2024.

Average sale price: $530,489, up 30% year over year.

Average number of days on market: 25, down from 43 the year prior.

Stop back tomorrow, we'll post new "HOT" cities over the next few days.

Happy Mothers Day from Team Hoffmann

 

Happy Mother's Day from Team Hoffmann - RE/MAX LAKESIDE

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A guide to Milwaukee-area farmers markets open in 2025

 

Farmers markets offer more than just fruits and vegetables under their tents.

 Traditionally markets provide agricultural products and seasonal produce from area farmers, but many markets have expanded offerings to include meats and dairy, prepared foods, and even provide food samples and cooking instruction.

Click the link below for a current list of farmers markets...

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2025 12 NY Resolutions for your home - MAY: Organize your home records to stay on top of maintenance

 

MAY 2025:
Organize your home records to stay on top of maintenance

You’ve made it to May, and it’s time to check in on your New Year’s resolution to stay organized — starting with your home maintenance records.

Collect printed and digital home records, including instruction manuals, appliance warranties, home improvement records (like the receipts for that sunroom addition you just put in), and repair invoices. Then organize and save the documents in a physical or digital file.

By organizing these documents, you can review and reflect on the investments you’ve made to improve your home. You can better plan future repairs by taking note of maintenance that’s upcoming or overdue. Plus, when it’s time to sell, you can easily justify your asking price and present records of significant upgrades to the appraiser.

Realtor Tip: When it’s time to sell, you can easily justify your asking price and present records of significant upgrades and routine maintenance to the appraiser.

GMAR - April 2025

 

April 2025 Report Highlights

• Sales Down But In Line With Recent Years

 

• Listings Down Slightly But Up for the Year

 • Average Sale Price Up 11.7%