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 Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership
Buying Myths, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For BuyersBuying and owning your own home can have a big impact on your life. While there are financial reasons to become a homeowner, it's essential to think about the non-financial benefits that make a home more than just a place to live.Here are some…
Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream Homes
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For BuyersThe way Americans work has changed in recent years, and remote work is at the forefront of this shift. Experts say it’ll continue to be popular for years to come and project that 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely by 2025. To…
What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up BuyersIf you're planning to buy a home, one thing to consider is what experts project home prices will do in the future and how that might affect your investment. While you may have seen negative news over the past year about home prices, they’re…
Get Ready for Smaller, More Affordable Homes
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market UpdatesHave you been trying to buy a home, but higher mortgage rates and home prices are limiting your options? If so, here’s some good news – based on what Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at Zonda, has to say – smaller, more affordable homes are on…
Gen Z: The Next Generation Is Making Moves in the Housing Market
Buying Myths, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For BuyersGeneration Z (Gen Z) is eager to put down their own roots and achieve financial independence. As a result, they’re turning to homeownership. According to the latest Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report from the National Association…
Why You Need a True Expert in Today’s Housing Market
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Selling MythsThe housing market continues to shift and change, and in a fast-moving landscape like we’re in right now, it’s more important than ever to have a trusted real estate agent on your side. Whether you’re buying your first home or selling…
Where Are People Moving Today and Why?
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For BuyersPlenty of people are still moving these days. And if you’re thinking of making a move yourself, you may be considering the inventory and affordability challenges in the housing market and wondering what you can do to help offset those. A new…
The Value of an Agent When Buying Your New Construction Home
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For BuyersBuying a new construction home can be an exciting experience. From being the very first owner, to customizing your home’s features, there are a lot of benefits. But navigating the complexities of buying a home that’s under construction can…
Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Foreclosures, Move-Up BuyersIf you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years. Equity builds over time as home values grow and as you pay down your home loan. And, since home prices skyrocketed during the ‘unicorn’ years,…
How To Know If You’re Ready to Buy a Home
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market UpdatesIf you’re trying to decide if you’re ready to buy a home, there’s probably a lot on your mind. You’re thinking about your finances, today’s mortgage rates and home prices, the limited supply of homes for sale, and more. And, you’re…