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…
Two Reasons Why Today’s Housing Market Isn’t a Bubble
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing
You may be reading headlines and hearing talk about a potential housing bubble or a crash, but it’s important to understand that the data and expert opinions tell a different story. A recent survey from Pulsenomics asked over one hundred…
Homeownership Is a Great Hedge Against the Impact of Rising Inflation
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Pricing
If you’re following along with the news today, you’ve heard about rising inflation. Today, inflation is at a 40-year high. According to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB):
“Consumer prices accelerated again in May as shelter,…
Things To Avoid After Applying for a Home Loan
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
Once you’ve applied for a mortgage to buy a home, there are some key things to keep in mind. While it’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating, be careful when it comes to making any big purchases. Here are a few things…
Why Achieving the Dream of Homeownership Can Be More Difficult for Some Americans
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates
Today we take time to honor and recognize the past and present experiences of Black Americans. When it comes to real estate specifically, equitable access to housing has come a long way, but the path to homeownership is still steeper for households…
Home Price Deceleration Doesn’t Mean Home Price Depreciation
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing
Experts in the real estate industry use a number of terms when they talk about what’s happening with home prices. And some of those words sound a bit similar but mean very different things. To help clarify what’s happening with home prices…
Is the Housing Market Correcting?
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates
If you’re following the news, all of the headlines about conditions in the current housing market may leave you with more questions than answers. Is the boom over? Is the market crashing or correcting? Here’s what you need to know.
The…
More Americans Choose Real Estate as the Best Investment Than Ever Before
For Buyers, Housing Market Updates
Americans’ opinion on the value of real estate as an investment is climbing. That’s according to an annual survey from Gallup. Not only is real estate viewed as the best investment for the ninth year in a row, but more Americans selected…
The Top Reasons To Own Your Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers
Some Highlights
June is National Homeownership Month, and it’s a great time to consider the benefits of owning your own home.
If you’re considering homeownership, know that it can give you privacy, comfort, and a place to express yourself.…
What Are the Best Options for Today’s First-Time Homebuyers?
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers
If you’re looking to buy your first home, you’re likely balancing several factors. Because both mortgage rates and home prices have risen this year, it costs more to buy a home than it did even just a few months ago. But that doesn’t…
Why the Growing Number of Homes for Sale Is Good for Your Move Up
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers
Are you thinking about selling your current home? If so, the biggest question on your mind may be: if I sell now, where will I go? If this resonates with you, there’s something you should know. The number of homes coming onto the market is…