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…
Renters Missed Out on $51,500 This Past Year
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy
Rents have increased significantly this year. The latest National Rent Report from Apartmentlist.com shows rents are rising at a rate much higher than the three years leading up to the pandemic:
“Since January of this year, the national…
The Mortgage Process Doesn’t Have To Be Scary [INFOGRAPHIC]
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers
Some Highlights
Applying for a mortgage is a big step towards homeownership, but it doesn’t need to be one you fear. Here are some tips to help you prepare.
Know your credit score and work to build strong credit. When you’re ready, lean…
There Are More Homes Available Now than There Were This Spring
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers
There’s a lot of talk lately about how challenging it can be to find a home to buy. While housing inventory is still low, there are a few important things to understand about the supply of homes for sale as we move into the end of the year.
The…
Knowledge Is Power When It Comes to Appraisals and Inspections
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
Buyers in today’s market often have questions about the importance of getting a home appraisal and an inspection. That’s because high buyer demand and low housing supply are driving intense competition and leading some buyers to consider…
Important Distinction: Homes Are Less Affordable, Not Unaffordable
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates
It’s impossible to research the subject of buying a home without coming across a headline declaring that the fall in home affordability is a crisis. However, when we add context to the most recent affordability statistics, we soon realize…
Looking To Move? It Could Be Time To Build Your Dream Home.
For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction
While today’s supply of homes for sale is still low, the number of newly built homes is increasing. If you’re ready to sell but have held off because you weren’t sure you’d be able to find a home to move into, newly built homes and…
What Does the Future Hold for Home Prices?
Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing, Selling Myths
If you’re looking to buy or sell a house, chances are you’ve heard talk about today’s rising home prices. And while this increase in home values is great news for sellers, you may be wondering what the future holds. Will prices continue…
Homebuyer Tips for Finding the One [INFOGRAPHIC]
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers
Some Highlights
The best advice carries across multiple areas of life. When it comes to homebuying, a few simple tips can help you stay on track.
Because of increased demand, you’ll need to be patient and embrace compromises during your…
The Big Question: Should You Renovate or Move?
For Buyers, For Sellers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
The last 18 months changed what many buyers are looking for in a home. Recently, the American Institute of Architects released their AIA Home Design Trends Survey results for Q3 2021. The survey reveals the following:
70% of respondents want…
Don’t Wait for a Lower Mortgage Rate – It Could Cost You
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
Today’s housing market is truly one for the record books. Over the past year, we’ve seen the lowest mortgage rates in history. And while those rates seemed to bottom out in January of this year, the golden window of opportunity for buyers…