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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…

Dane County Market Snapshot, Inventory Low, End of 2023

The McGrady Group 2024

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…

How Much Do You Need for Your Down Payment?

Buying Myths, Down Payments, For Buyers

As you set out on your homebuying journey, you likely have a plan in place, and you’re working on saving for your purchase. But do you know how much you actually need for your down payment? If you think you have to put 20% down, you may have…

Expert Insights on the 2022 Housing Market

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing

As we move into 2022, both buyers and sellers are wondering, what’s next? Will there be more homes available to buy? Will prices keep climbing? How high will mortgage rates go? For the answer to those questions and more, we turn to the experts.…

5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

As a buyer in a sellers’ market, sometimes it can feel like you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. When you’re ready to make an offer on a home, remember these five easy tips to help you rise above the competition. 1. Know Your…

Key Things To Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage

Buying Myths, For Buyers

Once you’ve found your dream home and applied for a mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. It’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating your new place, but before you make any large purchases,…

When a House Becomes a Home

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

It’s clear that owning a home makes financial sense. But lately, the emotional side of what drives homeownership is becoming increasingly important. No matter the living space, the feeling of a home means different things to different people.…

The Perks of Putting 20% Down on a Home

Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

If you’re thinking of buying a home, you’re probably wondering what you need to save for your down payment. Is it 20% of the purchase price, or could you put down less? While there are lower down payment programs available that allow qualified…

Homebuyers: Be Ready To Act This Winter

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers

To succeed as a buyer in today’s market, it’s important to understand which market trends will have the greatest impact on your home search. Danielle Hale, Chief Economist at realtor.com, says there are two factors every buyer should keep…

2022 Housing Market Forecast [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

Some Highlights What does the coming year hold for the housing market? Here’s what experts project for 2022. Mortgage rates are projected to rise and so are home prices. Experts are forecasting buyer demand will remain strong as people…

Homebuyers Are Going on a Shopping Spree This Winter

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over, which means some shoppers have wrapped up their holiday buying. But there’s still a group of buyers that are very active this holiday season – homebuyers. Experts anticipate the real estate market…

What Everyone Wants To Know: Will Home Prices Decline in 2022?

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

If you’re thinking of buying a home in today’s housing market, you may be wondering how strong your investment will be. You might be asking yourself: if I buy a home now, will it lose value? Or will it continue to appreciate going forward?…