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…
Don’t Let Your Student Loans Delay Your Homeownership Plans
First Time Home Buyers, For BuyersIf you have student loans and want to buy a home, you might have questions about how your debt affects your plans. Do you have to wait until you’ve paid off those loans before you can buy your first home? Or is it possible you could still…
Single Women Are Embracing Homeownership
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For BuyersIn today's housing market, more and more single women are becoming homeowners. According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 19% of all homebuyers are single women, while only 10% are single men.If you're a single woman…
3 Helpful Tips for First-Time Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, InfographicsSome HighlightsTrying to buy your first home? If you’re worried about affordability today or the limited number of homes for sale, these tips can help.Look into homebuyer programs, expand your search area, and consider a multi-generational…
Does It Make Sense To Buy a Home Right Now?
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, PricingThinking about buying a home? If so, you're probably wondering: should I buy now or wait? Nobody can make that decision for you, but here's some information that can help you decide.What’s Next for Home Prices?Each quarter, Fannie Mae and…
4 Tips To Make Your Strongest Offer on a Home
First Time Home Buyers, For BuyersAre you thinking about buying a home soon? If so, you should know today’s market is competitive in many areas because the number of homes for sale is still low – and that’s leading to multiple-offer scenarios. And moving into the peak…
Your Home Is a Powerful Investment
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For BuyersGoing into 2023, there was a lot of talk about a possible recession that would cause the housing market to crash. Some in the media were even forecasting home prices would drop by as much as 10-20%—and that might have made you feel a bit unsure…
Finding Your Perfect Home in a Fixer Upper
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up BuyersIf you’re trying to buy a home and are having a hard time finding one you can afford, it may be time to consider a fixer-upper. That’s a house that needs a little elbow grease or some updates, but has good bones. Fixer-uppers can be a really…
The First Step: Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage [INFOGRAPHIC]
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, InfographicsSome HighlightsIf you’re looking to buy a home in 2024, getting pre-approved is a key piece of the puzzle. Mortgage pre-approval means a lender checks your finances and decides how much you’re qualified to borrow.As more buyers re-enter…
The Truth About Down Payments
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For BuyersIf you’re planning to buy your first home, saving up for all the costs involved can feel daunting, especially when it comes to the down payment. That might be because you’ve heard you need to save 20% of the home’s price to put down. Well,…
Strategic Tips for Buying Your First Home
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For BuyersBuying your first home is a big, exciting step and a major milestone that has the power to improve your life. As a first-time homebuyer, it's a dream you can make come true, but there are some hurdles you'll need to overcome in today’s housing…