
Madison’s Challenge: Escalating Prices & Sluggish Listings
Dane County Market Analysis, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Market Updates, McGrady Group Blog, Pricing, Time-sensitive
Here at The McGrady Group, we love digging into the data to determine how national headlines apply to us in South Central Wisconsin. Our latest analysis delves into how Dane County’s robust employment but lackluster listing quantity influences…

Let’s Navigate the 2024 Dane County Market Together
Dane County Market Analysis, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Industry News, Interest Rates, Market Updates, Pricing
With a competitive 2024 market upon us, The McGrady Group is excited to help our clients balance rising home prices, dynamic interest rates, and low inventory levels. The housing market's current stability, driven by economic factors and population…

The #1 Thing Sellers Need To Know About Their Asking Price
For Sellers, Home Prices, Selling TipsWhen you put your house on the market, you want to sell it quickly and for the best price possible; that's generally the goal. But too many sellers are shooting too high right now. They don’t realize the market has shifted as inventory has…

Townhomes: A Smart Solution for Today’s First-Time Buyers
First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, InventoryBuying your first home in today’s market can feel tough. Between high home prices and mortgage rates, affordability is still a big challenge. And some buyers are making one simple trade-off that’s getting them in the door faster: square…

Here’s What a Recession Could Mean for the Housing Market
For Buyers, For Sellers, Home PricesRecession talk is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. And that leaves people wondering what would happen to the housing market if we do go into a recession.Let’s take a look at some historical data to show…

Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It Might Be Time To Hit Play Again
For Buyers, InventoryLast year, 70% of buyers abandoned their home search – and maybe you were one of them. It makes sense. Inventory was low, prices were high, and mortgage rates were up and down like a rollercoaster. All of that made it really hard to find a…

National Housing Trends To Watch
Home Prices, Infographics, InventorySome HighlightsAt a national level, the housing market has shifted over the past year.There are more homes for sale, price growth has moderated, and homes are taking a little longer to sell.Do you want to know how your area compares? Connect…

Buyers Have More Negotiation Power – Here’s How To Use It
Agent Value, Buying Tips, For BuyersYou may have heard there are more homes for sale right now. And while that’ll vary depending on the market, it means that overall, things are starting to lean in a more balanced direction. As that happens, some sellers are a bit more open…

Why Pre-Approval Is More Important Than Ever This Spring
Buying Tips, For BuyersSpring is here, and so is the busiest season in real estate. More buyers are out looking for homes, which means more competition for you. If you want to put yourself in the best position to buy, there’s one step you can’t afford to skip,…

The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here – Are You Ready?
Agent Value, For Sellers, Selling TipsIf selling your house is on your to-do list this year, the time to start prepping is now. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house is coming up fast.A recent Realtor.com study analyzed years of housing market trends (excluding…

4 Things To Expect from the Spring Housing Market
For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Mortgage RatesSpring is in full swing, and the housing market is picking up along with it. And if you’ve been wondering whether now is the right time to buy or sell, here’s the inside scoop on why this spring may be a great time to make your move.1. There…

Your Roadmap to Homeownership
Agent Value, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, InfographicsSome HighlightsBuying a home isn’t just a transaction – it’s a journey. And like any great adventure, having a solid roadmap makes all the difference. From building your dream team to getting pre-approved, house hunting, and signing…