Property Taxes and Insurance Are Exploding – Here’s How It Affects Selling Your Western Wisconsin Home in 2025

Hey Western Wisconsin – it’s Erica Lawton, your realtor who still gets dirt under her boots showing land and country homes.

If you haven’t opened your new property tax statement or insurance renewal yet… brace yourself.

What I’m hearing from sellers right now:

• “My taxes went up $800 this year – alone!”
• “Insurance quoted me double because we’re now in a ‘higher risk’ flood zone that didn’t exist five years ago.”
• “Buyers see the tax amount and run!”

You’re not imagining it – taxes and insurance are two of the top three concerns for buyers AND sellers heading into 2025 (the third is interest rates, of course).

Here’s what savvy sellers are doing:

• Ordering a tax transcript early so we can address objections before they happen
• Highlighting lower-tax townships (yes, they still exist – I know where they are!)
• Getting ahead of insurance increases with new roofs, updated wiring, or flood elevation certificates when it makes sense

Thinking of selling your house, farmette, or hunting land soon? Let’s chat about your 2025 tax bill and insurance situation before we list. A five-minute call now can save you thousands later.

Reach out anytime – I’m here for you.

Erica Lawton Real Estate for Real Life in Western Wisconsin 715-495-0456 | erica@ericalawton.com