
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…

Mortgage Forbearance: A Helpful Option for Homeowners Facing Challenges
Agent Value, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Selling TipsLet’s face it – life can throw some curveballs. Whether it’s a job loss, unexpected bills, or a natural disaster, financial struggles can happen to anyone. But here’s the good news. If you’re a homeowner feeling the squeeze, there’s…

Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market
For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Mortgage RatesWondering what’s in store for the housing market this year? And more specifically, what it all means for you if you plan to buy or sell a home? The best way to get that information is to lean on the pros.Experts are constantly updating and…

Home Staging FAQ: What You Need To Know
For Sellers, Selling TipsYou may have heard that staging your home properly can make a big difference when you sell your house, but what exactly is home staging, and is it really worth your time and effort?Here are a few quick FAQs that can help you decide how much…

How Eco-Friendly Features Can Boost Your Home’s Value
For Sellers, Selling TipsSelling your house? Or just looking to increase the value and appeal of your home for when you do? Here’s something you should know – homebuyers are increasingly looking for homes with environmentally friendly features.What Energy Efficient…

Why More Sellers Are Hiring a Real Estate Agent
Agent Value, For Sellers, InfographicsSome HighlightsMore homeowners are realizing they need an agent’s help in this complex market – and that’s why a record-low number of people are selling without a pro by their side.Without an agent’s help, tackling pricing, staging and…

The #1 Reason People Move: To Be Closer to Family and Friends
For Buyers, For SellersHave you ever thought about packing up and moving to be closer to the people who mean the most to you? Maybe you’re tired of long drives to see your family or wish your kids could spend more time with their grandparents. Clearly, a lot of…

How Home Equity May Help You Buy Your Next Home in Cash
Equity, For Sellers, Selling TipsBuilding equity in your house is one of the biggest financial advantages of homeownership. And right now, homeowners across the country are sitting on record amounts of it.Here’s a look at how that equity could be a game changer for you, and…

Struggling To Sell Your House? Read This.
For Sellers, Selling TipsWhen you sell your house, ideally, you want it to go something like this: your house sells for top dollar, you get it sold quickly, and it all goes down without a hitch.But what many people don’t realize is that even in today's market where…

Only an Expert Agent Can Give You an Accurate Value of Your Home
Agent Value, For Sellers, Selling TipsIn today’s digital age, it’s tempting to rely on automated tools for everything — including figuring out how much your house is worth. But be careful. The automated estimates you’re seeing online often miss key details that affect the…

Why More Sellers Are Hiring Real Estate Agents
Agent Value, For Sale by Owner, For Sellers, Selling TipsPutting your house for sale on your own – often called “For Sale by Owner” or FSBO – might be on your mind. But you should know that it gets complicated very quickly, especially in today’s complex market.That’s why data from the…