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…
Don’t Expect a Flood of Foreclosures
Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Selling MythsThe rising cost of just about everything from groceries to gas right now is leading to speculation that more people won’t be able to afford their mortgage payments. And that’s creating concern that a lot of foreclosures are on the horizon.…
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…
Home Prices Are Back on the Rise [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, PricingSome HighlightsLooking at monthly home price data from six expert sources shows the worst home price declines are behind us, and they’re rising again nationally.If you’ve put your plans to move on pause because you were worried about home…
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,…
Housing Market Forecast for the Rest of 2023 [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Interest Rates, PricingSome HighlightsWant to know what experts say will happen in the rest of 2023? Home prices are already appreciating again in many areas. The average of the expert forecasts shows positive price growth.Where mortgage rates go for the rest of the…
How Inflation Affects Mortgage Rates
Buying Myths, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up BuyersWhen you read about the housing market in the news, you might see something about a recent decision made by the Federal Reserve (the Fed). But how does this decision affect you and your plans to buy a home? Here's what you need to know.The Fed…
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…
Sellers: Don’t Let These Two Things Hold You Back
Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Selling MythsMany homeowners thinking about selling have two key things holding them back. That’s feeling locked in by today’s higher mortgage rates and worrying they won’t be able to find something to buy while supply is so low. Let’s dive into…
Key Housing Market Trends [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, InfographicsSome HighlightsIf you’re considering buying or selling a home, you’ll want to know what’s happening in the housing market.Housing inventory is still very low, prices are climbing back up, and homes are selling fast when priced right.Connect…