
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…

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…

How the Economy Impacts Mortgage Rates
Economy, For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage RatesAs someone who’s thinking about buying or selling a home, you’re probably paying close attention to mortgage rates – and wondering what's ahead.One thing that can affect mortgage rates is the Federal Funds Rate, which influences how much…

How Do Presidential Elections Impact the Housing Market?
Economy, Home Prices, Infographics, Mortgage RatesSome HighlightsAre you wondering if the upcoming election will have an impact on the housing market? Here’s what history tells us you need to know if you’re considering a move.Data shows home sales slow in November but quickly bounce…

Not a Crash: 3 Graphs That Show How Today’s Inventory Differs from 2008
Economy, Foreclosures, InventoryEven if you didn't own a home at the time, you probably remember the housing crisis in 2008. That crash impacted the lives of countless people, and many now live with the worry that something like that could happen again. But rest easy, because…