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…
What Happens to Housing when There’s a Recession?
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates
Since the 2008 housing bubble burst, the word recession strikes a stronger emotional chord than it ever did before. And while there’s some debate around whether we’re officially in a recession right now, the good news is experts say a recession…
Pre-Approval Is a Critical First Step on Your Homebuying Journey
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
If you’re planning to buy a home this year, one of the first steps on your journey is getting pre-approved. Especially in today’s market when mortgage rates are higher than they were just a few months ago, getting a mortgage pre-approval…
What’s Ahead for Home Prices?
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing
As the housing market cools in response to the dramatic rise in mortgage rates, home price appreciation is cooling as well. And if you’re following along with headlines in the media, you’re probably seeing a wide range of opinions calling…
Should You Still Buy a Home with the Latest News About Inflation?
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still high, remaining around 8%. This news impacted the stock market and added fuel to the fire for conversations about a recession.
You’re…
The Latest on Supply and Demand in Housing
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers
Over the past two years, the substantial imbalance of low housing supply and high buyer demand pushed home sales and buyer competition to new heights. But this year, things are shifting as supply and demand reach an inflection point.
The graph…
The Emotional and Non-financial Benefits of Homeownership
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
With higher mortgage rates, you might be wondering if now’s the best time to buy a home. While the financial aspects are important to consider, there are also powerful non-financial reasons it may make sense to make a move. Here are just…
Tips For First-Time Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics
Some Highlights
If you’re trying to buy your first home in today’s housing market, you’ll want to know what you can do as mortgage rates rise and inventory stays low overall.
Connect with a lender to get pre-approved, prioritize your…
Four Things That Help Determine Your Mortgage Rate
Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
If you’re looking to buy a home, you probably want to secure the lowest interest rate possible for your home loan. Over the last couple of years, that was easier to do as the housing market saw record-low mortgage rates, but this year rates…
What Are Experts Saying About the Fall Housing Market?
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing
The housing market is rapidly changing from the peak frenzy it saw over the past two years. That means you probably have questions about what your best move is if you’re thinking of buying or selling this fall.
To help you make a confident…
Saving for a Down Payment? Here’s What You Should Know.
Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
As you set out to buy a home, saving for a down payment is likely top of mind. But you may still have questions about the process, including how much to save and where to start.
If that sounds like you, your down payment could be more in reach…