
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…

Lower Mortgage Rates Are Bringing Buyers Back to the Market
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up BuyersAs mortgage rates rose last year, activity in the housing market slowed down. And as a result, homes started seeing fewer offers and stayed on the market longer. That meant some homeowners decided to press pause on selling.Now, however, rates…

Where Will You Go If You Sell? You Have Options.
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New ConstructionThere are plenty of good reasons you might be ready to move. No matter your motivations, before you list your current house, you need to consider where you’ll go next.In today’s market, it makes sense to explore all your options. That includes…

Why You Shouldn’t Fear Today’s Foreclosure Headlines
For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market UpdatesIf you’ve seen recent headlines about foreclosures surging in the housing market, you’re certainly not alone. There’s no doubt, the stories in the media can be pretty confusing right now. They may even make you think twice about buying…

Want To Sell Your House? Price It Right.
For Sellers, Pricing, Selling MythsLast year, the housing market slowed down in response to higher mortgage rates, and that had an impact on home prices. If you’re thinking of selling your house soon, that means you’ll want to adjust your expectations accordingly. As realtor.com…

What’s Really Happening with Home Prices? [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, PricingSome Highlights
If you’re thinking about selling your house, recent headlines about home prices falling month-over-month may have you second guessing your decision—but perspective matters.
While home prices are down slightly month-over-month…

Have Home Values Hit Bottom?
For Buyers, For Sellers, PricingWhether you’re already a homeowner or you’re looking to become one, the recent headlines about home prices may leave you with more questions than answers. News stories are talking about home prices falling, and that’s raising concerns…

What Past Recessions Tell Us About the Housing Market
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market UpdatesIt doesn’t matter if you’re someone who closely follows the economy or not, chances are you’ve heard whispers of an upcoming recession. Economic conditions are determined by a broad range of factors, so rather than explaining them each…

Is It Time To Sell Your Second Home?
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Luxury MarketDuring the pandemic, second homes became popular because of the rise in work-from-home flexibility. That’s because owning a second home, especially in the luxury market, allowed those homeowners to spend more time in their favorite places…

Today’s Housing Market Is Nothing Like 15 Years Ago
For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market UpdatesThere’s no doubt today’s housing market is very different than the frenzied one from the past couple of years. In the second half of 2022, there was a dramatic shift in real estate, and it caused many people to make comparisons to the 2008…

Planning To Sell Your House? It’s Critical To Hire a Pro.
For Sellers, FSBOs, Selling Myths
With higher mortgage rates and moderating buyer demand, conditions in the housing market are different today. And if you’re thinking of selling your house, it’s important to understand how the market has changed and what that means for…