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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

The McGrady Group 2024

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…

What You Should Do Before Interest Rates Rise

Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers

In today’s real estate market, mortgage interest rates are near record lows. If you’ve been in your current home for several years and haven’t refinanced lately, there’s a good chance you have a mortgage with an interest rate higher…

Experts Agree: Options Are Improving for Buyers [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

Some Highlights Buyers hoping for more homes to choose from may be in luck as housing inventory begins to rise. Many experts agree – new sellers listing their homes is great news for buyers and the overall market. Although the supply increases…

Diving Deep into Today’s Biggest Buyer Concerns

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

Last week, Fannie Mae released their Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). Though the survey showed 77% of respondents believe it’s a “good time to sell,” it also confirms what many are sensing: an increasing number of Americans believe…

The Truths Young Homebuyers Need To Hear

Buying Myths, Demographics, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Interest Rates, Millennials, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy

For many young or first-time homebuyers, purchasing a home can feel intimidating. A recent survey shows some homebuyers ages 25 to 40 may be unsure about the homebuying process and what they can afford. It found: “1 in 4 underestimated their…

What To Expect as Appraisal Gaps Grow

Buying Myths, Down Payments, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Selling Myths

In today’s real estate market, low inventory and high demand are driving up home prices. As many as 54% of homes are getting offers over the listing price, based on the latest Realtors Confidence Index from the National Association of Realtors…

Pre-Approval Makes All the Difference When Buying a Home

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

You may have been told that it’s important to get pre-approved at the beginning of the homebuying process, but what does that really mean, and why is it so important? Especially in today’s market, with rising home prices and high buyer…

5 Things Homebuyers Need To Know When Making an Offer

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

When it comes to buying a house, you’re looking for the perfect place to call home. The problem is, in today’s market there just aren’t that many homes available to purchase. With inventory hovering near record lows and sky-high buyer…

Hope Is on the Horizon for Today’s Housing Shortage

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction

The major challenge in today’s housing market is that there are more buyers looking to purchase than there are homes available to buy. Simply put, supply can’t keep up with demand. A normal market has a 6-month supply of homes for sale.…

In Today’s Market, Listing Prices Are Like an Auction’s Reserve Price

Buying Myths, For Buyers, Pricing

For generations, the process of buying and selling a home never really changed. A homeowner would try to estimate the market value of their house, then tack on a little extra to give themselves some negotiating room. That figure would become…

How Misunderstandings about Affordability Could Cost You

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy

There’s a lot of discussion about affordability as home prices continue to appreciate rapidly. Even though the most recent index on affordability from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows homes are more affordable today than the…