
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…

Real Estate Is Still Considered the Best Long-Term Investment
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up BuyersWith all the headlines circulating about home prices and rising mortgage rates, you may wonder if it still makes sense to invest in homeownership right now. A recent poll from Gallup shows the answer is yes. In fact, real estate was voted the…

Oops! Home Prices Didn’t Crash After All
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, PricingDuring the fourth quarter of last year, many housing experts predicted home prices were going to crash this year. Here are a few of those forecasts:Jeremy Siegel, Russell E. Palmer Professor Emeritus of Finance at the Wharton School of Business:“I…

Reasons To Own Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, InfographicsSome HighlightsJune is National Homeownership Month, and it’s a perfect time to think about all the benefits that come with owning your home.Owning a home not only makes you feel proud and accomplished, but it’s also a big step toward having…

The True Value of Homeownership
First Time Home Buyers, For BuyersBuying and owning your home can make a big difference in your life by bringing you joy and a sense of belonging. And with June being National Homeownership Month, it’s the perfect time to think about all the benefits homeownership provides. Of…

Keys to Success for First-Time Homebuyers
Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For BuyersBuying your first home is an exciting decision and a major milestone that has the power to change your life for the better. As a first-time homebuyer, it’s a vision you can bring to life, but, as the National Association of Realtors (NAR)…

Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off
For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, PricingComparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market. That’s due to possible variability in the market making the comparison less meaningful or accurate. Unpredictable events can have a significant…

Owning a Home Helps Protect Against Inflation
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. BuyYou’re probably feeling the impact of high inflation every day as prices have gone up on groceries, gas, and more. If you’re a renter, you’re likely experiencing it a lot as your rent continues to rise. Between all of those elevated costs…

Why Buying a Vacation Home Beats Renting One This Summer
For BuyersFor many of us, visiting the same vacation spot every year is a summer tradition that’s fun, relaxing, and restful. If that sounds like you, now’s the time to think about your plans and determine if buying a vacation home this year makes…

Why Buyers Need an Expert Agent by Their Side
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up BuyersThe process of buying a home can feel a bit intimidating, even under normal circumstances. But today's market is still anything but normal. There continues to be a very limited number of homes for sale, and that’s creating bidding wars and…

The Impact of Changing Mortgage Rates [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Buyers, Infographics, Interest RatesSome HighlightsIf you’re looking to buy a home, you should know even a small change in mortgage rates has an impact on your purchasing power.These charts show how rates generally affect your monthly payment.The best way to navigate changing…