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…
An Expert Gives You Clarity in Today’s Housing Market
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Selling MythsThe housing market has been going through shifts lately. That’s why it’s so important to work with an industry professional who can be your guide throughout the process.A real estate expert uses their knowledge of what’s really happening…
Buying a Home May Make More Sense Than Renting [INFOGRAPHIC]
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. Buy4 Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up BuyersAre you planning to buy a home this spring? Though things are more balanced than they were at the height of the pandemic, it’s still a sellers’ market. So, when you find the home you want to buy, remember these four tips to make your best…
Could a Multigenerational Home Be the Right Fit for You?
Baby Boomers, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Millennials, Move-Up BuyersDuring the pandemic, many of us reexamined the meaning of home for ourselves and our loved ones. Today, that can be seen in the recent rise in multigenerational households. According to Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and Vice President…
Is It Really Better To Rent Than To Own a Home Right Now?
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up BuyersYou may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s better to rent right now than it is to own your home. But before you let that impact your decisions, you should understand what these claims are based on.A lot of the time, these reports…
What You Should Know About Rising Mortgage Rates
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up BuyersAfter steadily falling over the winter, mortgage rates have started to rise in recent weeks. This is concerning to some potential homebuyers as the combination of higher mortgage rates and higher prices have made homes less affordable. So, if…
One Major Benefit of Investing in a Home
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up BuyersOne of the many reasons to buy a home is that it’s a major way to build wealth and gain financial stability. According to Freddie Mac:“Building equity through your monthly principal payments and appreciation is a critical part of homeownership…
How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality
Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up BuyersAccording to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides many financial and nonfinancial benefits, so that interest…
A Smaller Home Could Be Your Best Option
Baby Boomers, Demographics, For Buyers, For SellersMany people are reaching the point in their lives when they need to decide where they want to live when they retire. If you’re a homeowner approaching this stage, you have several options to explore. Jessica Lautz, Deputy Chief Economist and…
The Two Big Issues the Housing Market’s Facing Right Now
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest RatesThe biggest challenge the housing market’s facing is how few homes there are for sale. Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, explains the root causes of today’s low supply:“Two dynamics are keeping existing-home inventory historically…