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…
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?…
Advice for First-Generation Homebuyers
Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Millennials
The sense of pride you’ll feel when you purchase a home can’t be overstated. For first-generation homebuyers, that feeling of accomplishment is even greater. That’s because the pride of homeownership for first-generation buyers extends…
If You Think the Housing Market Will Slow This Winter, Think Again.
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates
From the opportunity to take advantage of today’s low mortgage rates to changing homeowner needs, Americans have more motivation than ever to buy a home. According to the experts, buyers are making moves right now, creating an unseasonably…
A Happy Tail: Pets and the Homebuying Process [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Buyers, Infographics
Some Highlights
It’s no secret that we love our furry friends – about 70% of U.S. households have pets. What may come as a surprise is how large a role they play in the homebuying process.
Americans spend $1,163 a year on their pets,…