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…
Two Reasons Why Waiting a Year To Buy Could Cost You
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
If you’re a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, or a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, you may be hoping that waiting a year might mean better market conditions to purchase a home.
To determine…
Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home?
Buying Myths, Demographics, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Millennials
There’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. In fact, a recent survey by Lending Tree asks what is keeping consumers from purchasing a home. For over half…
Fact or Fiction: Homebuyer Edition [INFOGRAPHIC]
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Some Highlights
When it comes to the current housing market, there are multiple misconceptions – from what the current supply of available homes looks like to how much houses are selling for.
It takes professionals who study expert opinions…
What You Can Do Right Now To Prepare for Homeownership
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
As rent prices continue to soar, many renters want to know what they can do to get ready to buy their first home. According to recent data from ApartmentList.com:
“The first half of 2021 has seen the fastest growth in rent prices since the…
What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know About the Appraisal Gap
Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing
It’s economy 101 – when supply is low and demand is high, prices naturally rise. That’s what’s happening in today’s housing market. Home prices are appreciating at near-historic rates, and that’s creating some challenges when it…
More Young People Are Buying Homes
Buying Myths, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Housing Market Updates, Millennials, Rent vs. Buy
There’s a common misconception that younger generations aren’t interested in homeownership. Many people point to the fact that millennials put off purchasing their first home as a reason for this belief.
Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist…
Are Houses Less Affordable Than They Were in Past Decades?
Buying Myths, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Pricing
There are many headlines about how housing affordability is declining. The headlines are correct: it’s less affordable to purchase a home today than it was a year ago. However, it’s important to give this trend context. Is it less expensive…
Looking for a Place To Call Home? Consider a Condominium.
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing
It’s no secret that one of the top stories in today’s real estate market is low housing supply and high buyer demand. If you’re a first-time buyer looking for a starter home or are someone who’s interested in downsizing, it may be worth…
Surprising Shift Favors Homeowners: Buyers Now Prefer Existing Homes
Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction
In April, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) posted an article, Home Buyers’ Preferences Shift Towards New Construction, which reported:
“60% of people who were looking to buy a home in 2020 said they’d prefer new construction…
Waiting To Buy a Home Could Cost You [INFOGRAPHIC]
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Some Highlights
If you’re thinking of buying a home but wondering if waiting a few years will save you in the long run, think again.
The longer the wait, the more you’ll pay, especially when mortgage rates and home prices rise. Even the…