Region's home sales down 38% last month

Andrew Dowd, The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis.
Updated ·4 min read

May 25—EAU CLAIRE — Home sales in western Wisconsin were 38% lower last month than they were in April 2022, according to housing market statistics released today.

The 12-county region's sales decline is in line with a 32.5% sales drop seen statewide during the spring month that precedes the busiest time of year for buying homes.

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