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…
Life-Changing Events That Move the Housing Market
Buying Myths, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up BuyersLife is a journey filled with unexpected twists and turns, like the excitement of welcoming a new addition, retiring and starting a new adventure, or the bittersweet feeling of an empty nest. If something like this is changing in your own life,…
VA Loans Help Heroes Achieve Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up BuyersSome HighlightsVA home loans can help people who served our country become homeowners.These loans can help qualified individuals purchase a VA-approved home or condo, build a new home, or enhance their current one.Owning a home is the American…
How VA Loans Can Help Make Homeownership Dreams Come True
Buying Myths, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up BuyersFor more than 79 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have helped millions of veterans buy their own homes. If you or someone you care about has served in the military, it's essential to learn about this program and its advantages.Here are…
Thinking About Using Your 401(k) To Buy a Home?
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up BuyersAre you dreaming of buying your own home and wondering about how you’ll save for a down payment? You're not alone. Some people think about tapping into their 401(k) savings to make it happen. But before you decide to dip into your retirement…
Homeowner Net Worth Has Skyrocketed
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. BuyIf you’re weighing your options to decide whether it makes more sense to rent or buy a home today, here’s one key data point that could help you feel more confident in making your decision. Every three years, the Federal Reserve Board releases…
The Benefits of Buying a Multi-Generational Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
Buying Myths, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, InfographicsSome HighlightsIf you’re ready to buy a home but are having a hard time affording it on your own, or, if you have aging loved ones you need to care for, you might want to consider a multi-generational home.Living with siblings, parents, and…
Don’t Believe Everything You Read About Home Prices
Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Selling MythsAccording to the latest data from Fannie Mae, 23% of Americans still think home prices will go down over the next twelve months. But why do roughly 1 in 4 people feel that way?It has a lot to do with all the negative talk about home prices over…
A Real Estate Agent Helps Take the Fear Out of the Market
Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling MythsDo negative headlines and talk on social media have you feeling worried about the housing market? Maybe you’ve even seen or heard something lately that scares you and makes you wonder if you should still buy or sell a home right now. Regrettably,…
Unmasking Scary Myths about Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up BuyersSome HighlightsHere’s what you really need to know about a few myths causing fear in today’s housing market.Despite common misconceptions, many people can buy a home even if they have student loans, home prices are rising nationally (not…
Affordable Homeownership Strategies for Gen Z
Buying Myths, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, PricingThe idea of owning a home has always been a big part of the American Dream. It's a symbol of stability, independence, and having a place to truly call your own. But for Gen Z, the "Zoomers" born between 1997 and 2012, making that dream a reality…