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…
Owning Your Home Helps You Build Wealth
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. BuyYou may have heard some people say it’s better to rent than buy a home right now. But, even today, there are lots of good reasons to become a homeowner. One of them is that owning a home is typically viewed as a good long-term investment that…
Explaining Today’s Mortgage Rates
For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest RatesIf you’re following mortgage rates because you know they impact your borrowing costs, you may be wondering what the future holds for them. Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to answer that question because mortgage rates are notoriously…
Home Prices Are Rebounding
Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Pricing, Selling MythsIf you’re following the news today, you may feel a bit unsure about what’s happening with home prices and fear whether or not the worst is yet to come. That’s because today’s headlines are painting an unnecessarily negative picture.…
How Remote Work Expands Your Homebuying Horizons
For Buyers, Interest RatesEven as some companies transition back into the office, remote work remains a popular choice for many professionals. So, if you currently enjoy working from home or hope to be able to soon, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, most…
Momentum Is Building for New Home Construction
For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, New ConstructionIf you’re in the process of looking for a home today, you know the supply of homes for sale is low because you’re feeling the impact of having a limited pool of options. And, if your biggest hurdle right now is that you’re having trouble…
The Benefits of Downsizing for Homeowners [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Buyers, InfographicsSome HighlightsDownsizing is a popular choice for homeowners when they retire or when their needs change, but with inflation still high, it’s also a way to reduce costs.Downsizing could help cut down on your expenses and your equity can fuel…
Two Questions To Ask Yourself if You’re Considering Buying a Home
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, PricingIf you’re thinking of buying a home, chances are you’re paying attention to just about everything you hear about the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate…
Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market UpdatesEveryone’s interpretation of the American Dream is unique and personal. But, for many people, it’s tied to a sense of success, freedom, and prosperity. These are all things that owning a home can help provide.A recent survey from Bankrate…
Evaluating Your Wants and Needs as a Homebuyer Matters More Today
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up BuyersWhen it comes to buying a home, especially with today’s affordability challenges, you’ll want to be strategic. Mortgage rates impact how much it costs to borrow money for your home loan. And, to help offset the higher borrowing costs today,…
Where Will You Go If You Sell? Newly Built Homes Might Be the Answer.
For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, New ConstructionDo you want to sell your house, but hesitate because you’re worried you won’t be able to find your next home in today’s market? You're not alone, but there’s some good news that may ease your worries. New home construction is up and…