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…
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…
History Proves Recession Doesn’t Equal a Housing Crisis [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Pricing
Some Highlights
It’s important to understand history proves an economic slowdown does not equal a housing crisis.
In 4 of the last 6 recessions, home prices actually appreciated. Home prices only fell twice – minimally in the early 90s…
How Homeownership Impacts You
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
June is National Homeownership Month, and it’s the perfect time to reflect on how impactful owning a home can truly be. When you purchase a house, it becomes more than just a space you occupy. It’s your stake in the community, an investment,…
Why Home Loans Today Aren’t What They Were in the Past
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates
In today’s housing market, many are beginning to wonder if we’re returning to the riskier lending habits and borrowing options that led to the housing crash 15 years ago. Let’s ease those concerns.
Several times a year, the Mortgage Bankers…
What Does the Rest of the Year Hold for the Housing Market?
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
If you’re thinking of buying or selling a house, you’re at an exciting decision point. And anytime you make a big decision like that, one thing you should always consider is timing. So, what does the rest of the year hold for the housing…