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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…

Unmasking Scary Myths about Today’s Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]

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

Some HighlightsHere’s what you really need to know about a few myths causing fear in today’s housing market.Despite common misconceptions, many people can buy a home even if they have student loans, home prices are rising nationally (not…

Affordable Homeownership Strategies for Gen Z

Buying Myths, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

The idea of owning a home has always been a big part of the American Dream. It's a symbol of stability, independence, and having a place to truly call your own. But for Gen Z, the "Zoomers" born between 1997 and 2012, making that dream a reality…

Invest in Yourself by Owning a Home

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

Are you wondering if it makes sense to buy a home right now? While today’s mortgage rates might seem a bit intimidating, here are two compelling reasons why it still may be a good time to become a homeowner.Home Values Appreciate over TimeThere’s…

Why Home Prices Keep Going Up

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing, Selling Myths

If you've ever dreamed of buying your own place, or selling your current house to upgrade, you're no stranger to the rollercoaster of emotions changing home prices can stir up. It's a tale of financial goals, doubts, and a dash of anxiety that…

How Buying a Multi-Generational Home Helps with Affordability Today

Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

In today's world of rising housing costs, many buyers are looking for ways to still be able to buy a home. Some of them have found a solution in multi-generational living.Multi-generational living is when two or more adult generations live together…

Are Higher Mortgage Rates Here To Stay?

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates

Mortgage rates have been back on the rise recently and that’s getting a lot of attention from the press. If you’ve been following the headlines, you may have even seen rates recently reached their highest level in over two decades (see graph…

The Difference Between Renting and Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

Some HighlightsWhen deciding between buying a home or renting, think about these three important factors.Buying a home means avoiding rising rents, owning a tangible and valuable asset, and growing your wealth over time.If you’re ready to…

Growing Your Net Worth with Homeownership

Buying Myths, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

Take a moment to imagine where you want to be in a few years. You might be thinking about your job, money, wanting more stability, or goals you want to reach soon. Is homeownership a part of that vision? If it is, you should know owning a home…

The Latest Expert Forecasts for Home Prices in 2023

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

Are you thinking about making a move? If so, all the speculation that home prices would crash this year may have you feeling a bit on edge about your decision. Let the data and the experts reassure you. Prices aren’t in a downward spiral and…

Are Grandparents Moving To Be Closer to Their Grandkids?

Baby Boomers, Demographics, For Buyers, For Sellers

During the pandemic, many people distanced themselves from their loved ones for health reasons. Grandparents were told to stay away from their grandkids, especially as schools started to open. That’s because it would have been risky to visit…