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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…

Dane County Market Snapshot, Inventory Low, End of 2023

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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…

Why Today’s Housing Inventory Proves the Market Isn’t Headed for a Crash

Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths

Whether or not you owned a home in 2008, you likely remember the housing crash that took place back then. And news about an economic slowdown happening today may bring all those concerns back to the surface. While those feelings are understandable,…

3 Tips for Buying a Home Today

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

If you put off your home search at any point over the past two years, you may want to consider picking it back up based on today’s housing market conditions. Recent data shows the supply of homes for sale is increasing, giving buyers like…

Why a Home Inspection Is Important [INFOGRAPHIC]

Buying Myths, For Buyers, Infographics

Some Highlights If you’re buying a home, here’s what you should know about your home inspection and why it’s so important. A home inspection is a crucial step in the homebuying process. It assesses the condition of the home you plan…

A Real Estate Professional Helps You Separate Fact from Fiction

Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing, Selling Myths

If you’re following the news, chances are you’ve seen or heard some headlines about the housing market that don’t give the full picture. The real estate market is shifting, and when that happens, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction.…

Should You Buy a Home with Inflation This High?

Buying Myths, For Buyers, Pricing

While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still going up. You no doubt are feeling the pinch on your wallet at the gas pump or the grocery store, but that news may also leave…

Homeownership Could Be in Reach with Down Payment Assistance Programs

Buying Myths, Down Payments, For Buyers

A recent survey from Bankrate asks prospective buyers to identify the biggest obstacles in their homebuying journey. It found that 36% of those polled said saving for a down payment is one of their primary hurdles to buying a home. If you feel…

Don’t Let Rising Inflation Delay Your Homeownership Plans [INFOGRAPHIC]

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics

Some Highlights If recent headlines about rising inflation are making you wonder if it’s still a good time to buy, here’s what experts have to say. Housing is an asset that typically grows in value. Plus, your mortgage helps stabilize…

Why Rising Mortgage Rates Push Buyers off the Fence

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you’ve probably heard mortgage rates are rising and have wondered what that means for you. Since mortgage rates have increased over two percentage points this year, it’s natural to think about how…

Three Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers

Buying your first home is a major decision and an exciting milestone. Even though it can feel daunting at times, it has the power to change your life for the better. If you’re looking to purchase your first home, you may be wondering what’s…

Things That Could Help You Win a Bidding War on a Home

Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

With a limited number of homes for sale today and so many buyers looking to make a purchase before mortgage rates rise further, bidding wars are common. According to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), nationwide,…