Real Estate Market ReturningMilwaukee Journal Sentinel (01/11/12) Gores, Paul      

 Sales of existing homes in the four-county Milwaukee area increased 4.2 percent in 2011. Prices, though, continued to decline -- reaching average lows, in some cases, not seen since 2001. Foreclosures held prices down, especially in Milwaukee County. Financing also remained tight. Mike Ruzicka, president of the Greater Milwaukee Association of REALTORS®, commented, "I'll tell you, nobody is sorry 2011 is gone." REALTORS® sold a total of 12,888 area homes in 2011 versus 12,367 the year before, confirms newly released Metro MLS Inc. data. Last year, the average price of homes sold in Milwaukee County was $128,004, a nearly 11 percent decrease from the year before. The average sale price in Waukesha County was $260,179, the lowest in eight years. Sales, though, increased 6.6 percent countywide. According to Ruzicka, the market appears to have bottomed in the second half of 2010 and into early last year. After a generally soft year, he adds, it took an uncharacteristically large number of sales in November and December of 2011 to push the annual sales figure past the previous year's mark. Ruzicka attributed the strong finish to improved consumer confidence.

EXPERTISE:

In 1977 Mike Glynn, his Father Richard Glynn and Mother Phyllis Glynn expanded their businesses by opening their Real Estate Office , Glynn Realty, Inc. In 1987 Mike, Dick and Phyllis purchased a franchise from Coldwell Banker. After 30 plus years of running his own office, Mike joined Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage West Bend with his satellite office located at 1155 E Commerce Blvd, Slinger Wisconsin. Mike has earned the Diamond Society Awards year after year. This award is given to those agents that achieve production levels that puts them in the Top 17% of Agents with Coldwell Banker . 

In 2004, Mike received the highest award given by the Kettle Moraine Board of Realtors, Realtor of the Year Award. Mike is also a member of the Wisconsin Realtor Association, National Board of Realtors and a member of the Metro Multiple Listing Service which services the areas of Slinger, Hartford, Erin, Richfield, Jackson, West Bend, Addison, Wayne, Kewaskum, Farmington, Barton, Germantown and the 7 southeastern counties in Wisconsin.  Over the years, Mike has sold Commercial properties, Farms, Lake Properties, Vacant Land, condo's and of coarse single family homes. He also has helped in the development of several subdivisions and many land divisions over the years in  both Washington and Dodge Counties. Many of  his clients and customers have also purchased recreational properties in Northern Wisconsin.

Mike's 40 years of tax expertise, provides him with the additional skills to help in your buying or selling needs. As the owner of Glynn Accounting and Tax Service, he is proud of his staff and their commitment to customer service. Glynn Accounting is ready and able to help you with tax advice or accounting services at anytime.  Mike is committed to both his professions, and being of assistance to both his buyers and sellers in achieving  their life long dreams.. 

MIKE'S COMMITMENT:

Mike is committed to providing world Class Service when you work with him on the sale of your home, or your new purchase. With the changing market conditions, let his 30+ years of experience and expertise help guide you through the most important purchase during your lifetime. With all the tools that Coldwell Banker offers, Mike can help you ready your home for sale or your purchase. With our many outstanding and award winning websites such as Coldwell Banker Online, CBGlynn.com, Realtor.com, your search for that new property will give you the tools you