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…
The Wealth-Building Power of Homeownership [INFOGRAPHIC]
Equity, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, InfographicsSome HighlightsIf you’re trying to decide if buying a home is worth it, consider the long-term benefits, like building equity as home values grow over time.According to the FHFA, home values have increased by 315.7% since 1991.Home equity…
Why a Condo May Be a Great Option for Your First Home
Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For BuyersHaving a hard time finding a first home that's right for you and your wallet? Well, here's a tip – think about condominiums, or condos for short.They're usually smaller than single-family homes, but that's exactly why they can be easier on…
The Top 2 Reasons To Consider a Newly Built Home
Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Inventory, New ConstructionWhen you’re planning a move, it’s normal to wonder where you’ll end up and what your future home is going to look like. Maybe you’ve got a specific picture of that house in your mind. But unless you came into this process knowing you…
Tips for Younger Homebuyers: How To Make Your Dream a Reality
First-Time Buyers, For BuyersIf you’re a member of a younger generation, like Gen Z, you may be asking the question: will I ever be able to buy a home? And chances are, you’re worried that’s not going to be in the cards with inflation, rising home prices, mortgage…
Builders Are Building Smaller Homes [INFOGRAPHIC]
First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, InfographicsSome HighlightsHaving a hard time finding a home in your budget? Builders may have a solution that can help.Builders are shifting their attention to what buyers want most right now – smaller, more affordable homes.If you want to see what’s…
Ways To Use Your Tax Refund If You Want To Buy a Home
Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage RatesHave you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a number of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But did you also know your tax refund can help you pay for some of these expenses? As Credit…
Builders Are Building Smaller Homes
First-Time Buyers, For BuyersThere’s no arguing it, affordability is still tight. And if you’re trying to buy a home, that may mean you need to look at smaller houses to find one that’s still in your budget. But there is a silver lining: builders are focused on building…