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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…

Dane County Market Snapshot, Inventory Low, End of 2023

The McGrady Group 2024

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…

Experts Agree: Homeownership Provides a Path to Long-Term Wealth

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

A recent survey from LendingTree.com found there are multiple reasons why Americans would choose to purchase a home instead of renting. Some of the most popular non-financial reasons given include: The flexibility to make the space your own The…

111,285 Reasons You Should Buy a Home This Year

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

The financial benefits of buying a home versus renting one are always up for debate. However, one element of the equation is often ignored – the ability to build wealth as a homeowner. According to the latest research from the National Association…

What Do Supply and Demand Tell Us About Today’s Housing Market?

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

There’s a well-known economic theory – the law of supply and demand – that explains what’s happening with prices in the current real estate market. Put simply, when demand for an item is high, prices rise. When the supply of the item…

The Main Key To Understanding the Rise in Mortgage Rates

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers

Every Thursday, Freddie Mac releases the results of their Primary Mortgage Market Survey which reveals the most recent movement in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate. Last week, the rate was announced as 3.01%. It was the first time in three months…

Reasons Renters Buy [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. Buy

Some Highlights When deciding whether you should rent or buy, make sure you’re considering these factors. Buying a home means consistent monthly payments. Homeownership also helps to build your wealth. And owning a home gives you greater…

As Home Equity Rises, So Does Your Wealth

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

Homeownership is still a crucial part of the American dream. For those people who own a home (and those looking to buy one), it’s clear that being a homeowner has considerable benefits both emotionally and financially. In addition to long-term…

Early October is the Sweet Spot for Buyers

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers

Are you looking to buy a home? If so, we’ve got good news for you. While there’s no denying the housing market is having a great year, many of the headlines are focused on the perks for sellers. But what about buyers today? As a buyer,…

If You’re a Buyer, Is Offering Asking Price Enough?

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers

In today’s real estate market, buyers shouldn’t shop for a home with the expectation they’ll be able to negotiate a lower sales price. In a typical housing market, buyers try to determine how much less than the asking price they can offer…

Two Reasons Why Waiting a Year To Buy Could Cost You

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

If you’re a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, or a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, you may be hoping that waiting a year might mean better market conditions to purchase a home. To determine…

Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home?

Buying Myths, Demographics, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Millennials

There’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. In fact, a recent survey by Lending Tree asks what is keeping consumers from purchasing a home. For over half…