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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…

Diving Deep into Today’s Biggest Buyer Concerns

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

Last week, Fannie Mae released their Home Purchase Sentiment Index (HPSI). Though the survey showed 77% of respondents believe it’s a “good time to sell,” it also confirms what many are sensing: an increasing number of Americans believe…

Housing Supply Is Rising. What Does That Mean for You?

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates

An important factor in today’s market is the number of homes for sale. While inventory levels continue to sit near historic lows, there are indications we may have hit the lowest point we’ll see. Odeta Kushi, Deputy Chief Economist at First…

Why This Isn’t Your Typical Summer Housing Market

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing

In real estate, it’s normal to see ebbs and flows in the market. Typically, the summer months are slower-paced than the traditionally busy spring. But this isn’t a typical summer. As the economy rebounds and life is returning to normal,…

The Truths Young Homebuyers Need To Hear

Buying Myths, Demographics, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Interest Rates, Millennials, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy

For many young or first-time homebuyers, purchasing a home can feel intimidating. A recent survey shows some homebuyers ages 25 to 40 may be unsure about the homebuying process and what they can afford. It found: “1 in 4 underestimated their…

Home Builders Ramp Up Construction Based on Demand

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

If you’re thinking of buying a home, there really is no time like the present. With today’s low mortgage rates, you have a great opportunity to get more home for your money. The challenge is inventory. Like you, many buyers want to capitalize…

Are We in a Housing Bubble? Experts Say No.

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing

The question of whether the real estate market is a bubble ready to pop seems to be dominating a lot of conversations – and everyone has an opinion. Yet, when it comes down to it, the opinions that carry the most weight are the ones based…

What Do Experts See on the Horizon for the Second Half of the Year?

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

As we move into the latter half of the year, questions about what’s to come are top of mind for buyers and sellers. Near record-low mortgage rates coupled with rising home price appreciation kicked off a robust housing market in the first…

What To Expect as Appraisal Gaps Grow

Buying Myths, Down Payments, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Selling Myths

In today’s real estate market, low inventory and high demand are driving up home prices. As many as 54% of homes are getting offers over the listing price, based on the latest Realtors Confidence Index from the National Association of Realtors…

Homebuyers: Hang in There [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

Some Highlights Today’s sellers’ market provides unique challenges—and benefits—for buyers. Current low interest rates won’t last forever, and home prices are forecast to rise. If you’re a homebuyer, hang in there. Homeownership…

Homeowner Wealth Increases Through Growing Equity This Year

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

Building financial wealth and stability remains one of the top reasons Americans choose to own a home, and as a homeowner, your wealth often grows without you even realizing it. In a recent paper published by the Urban Institute, Home Ownership…