
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…

Do You Think the Housing Market’s About To Crash? Read This First
Economy, Home Prices, InventoryLately, it feels like a lot of people have been asking the same question: “Is the housing market about to crash?”If you’ve been scrolling through social media or watching the news, you might have seen some pretty scary headlines yourself.…

A Recession Doesn’t Mean a Housing Crisis
Economy, Infographics, Mortgage RatesSome HighlightsThere’s a lot of talk about a recession lately and how the odds of one are rising. If you’re wondering what that means for the housing market, here’s what the data tells us.While you may remember the price crash in 2008,…

Does Your Current Home Fit Your Retirement Plans?
Downsize, EconomyRetirement isn’t just a milestone. It's the beginning of something really special. After years of hard work, it’s finally time to slow down, explore new passions, and live life on your own terms.But with this exciting chapter comes some…

Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market?
Economy, For Sellers, Selling TipsIf you took your house off the market in late 2024, you’re not the only one. Newsweek reports that data from CoreLogic and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) says nearly 73,000 homes were pulled from the market in December alone – that's more…

Investors Are Not Buying Up All the Homes
Economy, For Buyers, InfographicsSome HighlightsThere’s a misconception Wall Street is buying all the homes on the market. But data proves that isn’t true.Experts agree the share of homes bought by investors is declining – and most are smaller investors, like your…

What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility?
Agent Value, Economy, Mortgage RatesIf you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates lately, you might feel like you’re on a roller coaster ride. One day rates are up; the next they dip down a bit. So, what’s driving this constant change? Let’s dive into just a few of the…

Is Wall Street Really Buying All the Homes?
Economy, For BuyersLet’s be real – buying a home right now is tough. You’re scrolling through listings, rushing to open houses, and maybe even losing out to more competitive offers. Somewhere along the way, you might’ve heard the reason it’s so hard…

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…