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Madison’s Challenge: Escalating Prices & Sluggish Listings

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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 2023The McGrady Group 2024

Let’s Navigate the 2024 Dane County Market Together

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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…

What Do Supply and Demand Tell Us About Today’s Housing Market?

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There’s a well-known economic theory – the law of supply and demand – that explains what’s happening with prices in the current real estate market. Put simply, when demand for an item is high, prices rise. When the supply of the item…

The Main Key To Understanding the Rise in Mortgage Rates

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Every Thursday, Freddie Mac releases the results of their Primary Mortgage Market Survey which reveals the most recent movement in the 30-year fixed mortgage rate. Last week, the rate was announced as 3.01%. It was the first time in three months…

Reasons Renters Buy [INFOGRAPHIC]

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Some Highlights When deciding whether you should rent or buy, make sure you’re considering these factors. Buying a home means consistent monthly payments. Homeownership also helps to build your wealth. And owning a home gives you greater…

As Home Equity Rises, So Does Your Wealth

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Homeownership is still a crucial part of the American dream. For those people who own a home (and those looking to buy one), it’s clear that being a homeowner has considerable benefits both emotionally and financially. In addition to long-term…

Early October is the Sweet Spot for Buyers

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Are you looking to buy a home? If so, we’ve got good news for you. While there’s no denying the housing market is having a great year, many of the headlines are focused on the perks for sellers. But what about buyers today? As a buyer,…

If You’re a Buyer, Is Offering Asking Price Enough?

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In today’s real estate market, buyers shouldn’t shop for a home with the expectation they’ll be able to negotiate a lower sales price. In a typical housing market, buyers try to determine how much less than the asking price they can offer…

Two Reasons Why Waiting a Year To Buy Could Cost You

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If you’re a renter with a desire to become a homeowner, or a homeowner who’s decided your current house no longer fits your needs, you may be hoping that waiting a year might mean better market conditions to purchase a home. To determine…

Is a 20% Down Payment Really Necessary To Purchase a Home?

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There’s a common misconception that, as a homebuyer, you need to come up with 20% of the total sale price for your down payment. In fact, a recent survey by Lending Tree asks what is keeping consumers from purchasing a home. For over half…

Remote Work Is Here To Stay. Can Your Home Deliver the Space You Need?

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A lot has changed over the past year. For many people, the rise in remote work influenced what they’re looking for in a home and created a greater appetite for a dedicated home office. Some professionals took advantage of the situation and…

Is It Time To Move on to a New Home?

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If you’ve been in your home for longer than five years, you’re not alone. According to recent data from First American, homeowners are staying put much longer than historical averages (see graph below):As the graph shows, before 2008, homeowners…