In July 2016, the South Central Wisconsin real estate market experienced a decline in single-family home sales in five of six regions, attributed to low inventory levels, while the Adams/Green Lake/Marquette/Waushara region saw an increase. Despite lower sales, median prices have risen across the board, driven by increased buyer competition in the lower price range and favorable economic conditions. Year-to-date sales overall remained ahead of previous years, although Dane County sales were slightly down, reflecting the high market activity of 2015.