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…
What To Look For From This Week’s Fed Meeting
Economy, Mortgage RatesYou may be hearing a lot of talk about the Federal Reserve (the Fed) and how their actions will impact the housing market right now. Here’s why.The Fed meets again this week to decide the next step with the Federal Funds Rate. That's how much…
Q&A: How Do Presidential Elections Impact the Housing Market?
Economy, Home Prices, Infographics, Mortgage RatesSome HighlightsEven if you’re not looking to move right away, you may have questions about how the election will impact the housing market.When we look at historical trends, combined with what’s happening right now, we can find your answers.…
Why Home Sales Bounce Back After Presidential Elections
Economy, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home PricesWith the 2024 Presidential election fast approaching, you might be wondering what impact, if any, it’s having on the housing market. Let’s break it down.Election Years Bring a Temporary SlowdownIn any given year, home sales slow down slightly…
Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Won’t Trigger a Crash
Economy, ForeclosuresWith everything feeling more expensive these days, it’s natural to worry about how rising costs might impact the housing market. Many people are concerned that high prices and tighter budgets could cause more homeowners to fall behind on their…
Two Reasons Why the Housing Market Won’t Crash
Economy, InventoryYou may have heard chatter recently about the economy and talk about a possible recession. It's no surprise that kind of noise gets some people worried about a housing market crash. Maybe you’re one of them. But here’s the good news –…
What’s the Impact of Presidential Elections on the Housing Market?
Economy, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Inventory, Mortgage RatesIt’s no surprise that the upcoming Presidential election might have you speculating about what’s ahead. And those unanswered thoughts can quickly spiral, causing fear and uncertainty to swirl through your mind. So, if you’ve been considering…
Today’s Biggest Housing Market Myths
Buying Tips, Economy, For Buyers, Mortgage RatesHave you ever heard the phrase: don’t believe everything you hear? That’s especially true if you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in today’s housing market. There’s a lot of misinformation out there. And right now, making…
The Great Wealth Transfer: A New Era of Opportunity
Affordability, EconomyIn recent years, there’s been a significant shift in how wealth is distributed among generations. It’s called the Great Wealth Transfer.Historically, the transfer of wealth from one generation to the next was a more gradual process, often…
Is Affordability Starting To Improve?
Affordability, Economy, For Buyers, Home Prices, Mortgage RatesOver the past couple of years, a lot of people have had a hard time buying a home. And while affordability is still tight, there are signs it's getting a little better and might keep improving throughout the rest of the year. Lawrence Yun, Chief…
Mortgage Rates Down a Full Percent from Recent High
Affordability, Economy, For Buyers, Mortgage RatesMortgage rates have been one of the hottest topics in the housing market lately because of their impact on affordability. And if you’re someone who’s looking to make a move, you’ve probably been waiting eagerly for rates to come down for…