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…
What Lower Mortgage Rates Mean for Your Purchasing Power
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up BuyersIf you want to buy a home, it's important to know how mortgage rates impact what you can afford and how much you’ll pay each month. Fortunately, rates for 30-year fixed mortgages have come down significantly since the end of October and are…
Achieving Your Homebuying Dreams in 2024 [INFOGRAPHIC]
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up BuyersSome HighlightsPlanning to buy a home in 2024? Here’s what to focus on.Improve your credit score, plan for your down payment, get pre-approved, and decide what’s most important to you.Partner with a trusted real estate agent so you have…
Why Pre-Approval Is Your Homebuying Game Changer
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up BuyersIf you’re thinking about buying a home, pre-approval is a crucial part of the process you definitely don’t want to skip. So, before you start picturing yourself in your new living room or dining on your future all-season patio, be sure you’re…
Thinking About Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, PricingIf you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you’re probably paying closer attention than normal to the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations…
3 Keys To Hitting Your Homeownership Goals in 2024
For Buyers, For SellersIf buying or selling a home is your goal for 2024, it’s important to understand today’s housing market, know your why, and work with industry experts to bring your homeownership vision for the new year into focus.Over the last year, the…
What You Need To Know About Saving for a Home in 2024
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up BuyersIf you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound intimidating – but it doesn’t have to be. One way to ease those concerns is to make sure you understand some of the costs you may encounter up front. And…
Get Ready To Buy a Home by Improving Your Credit Score
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up BuyersAs the new year approaches, the idea of buying a home might be on your mind. It’s an exciting goal to set, and it's never too early to start laying the groundwork. One crucial step to prepare for homeownership is building a solid credit score.Lenders…
These Non-Financial Benefits Turn a House into a Happy Home
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up BuyersThere’s no denying the long-term financial benefits of owning a home, but today’s housing market may have you wondering if now’s still the time to buy. While the financial aspects of homeownership are important, the non-financial and…
Expert Quotes on the 2024 Housing Market Forecast
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market UpdatesIf you’re thinking about buying or selling a home soon, you probably want to know what you can expect from the housing market in 2024. In 2023, higher mortgage rates, confusion over home price headlines, and a lack of homes for sale created…
What You Need To Know About Down Payments [INFOGRAPHIC]
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, InfographicsSome HighlightsIf you want to buy a home, you may not need as much for your down payment as you think.There are various loan options for qualified buyers with down payments as low as 3.5% or even no down payment requirement. There are also thousands…