
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…

Why There Won’t Be a Flood of Foreclosures Coming to the Housing Market
Distressed Properties, For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures
With the rapid shift that’s happened in the housing market this year, some people are raising concerns that we’re destined for a repeat of the crash we saw in 2008. But in truth, there are many key differences between what’s happening…

3 Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers
If you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years as home prices skyrocketed and you made your monthly mortgage payments. Home equity builds over time and can help you achieve certain goals. According…

Your House Could Be the #1 Item on a Homebuyer’s Wish List During the Holidays
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Millennials
Each year, homeowners planning to make a move are faced with a decision: sell their house during the holidays or wait. And others who have already listed their homes may think about removing their listings and waiting until the new year to…

What Homeowners Want To Know About Selling in Today’s Market
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Selling Myths
If you’re thinking about selling your house, you’re likely hearing about the cooling housing market and wondering what that means for you. While it’s not the peak intensity we saw during the pandemic, we’re still in a sellers’ market.…

Should You Update Your House Before You Sell? Ask a Real Estate Professional. [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Selling Myths
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You may be wondering what needs to be renovated before you sell your house. In today’s shifting market, making your house appealing is more important than ever.
That’s why it’s essential to lean on a real estate professional…

Top Questions About Selling Your Home This Winter
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates
There’s no denying the housing market is undergoing a shift this season, and that may leave you with some questions about whether it still makes sense to sell your house. Here are three of the top questions you may be asking – and the data…

Home Equity: A Source of Strength for Homeowners Today
For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates
Experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis like we saw back in 2008, and that’s good news for the housing market. As Mark Fleming, Chief Economist at First American, says:
“. . . don’t expect a housing bust…

What’s Ahead for Mortgage Rates and Home Prices?
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Now that the end of 2022 is within sight, you may be wondering what’s going to happen in the housing market next year and what that may mean if you’re thinking about buying a home. Here’s a look at the latest expert insights on both mortgage…

Sell Your House Before the Holidays
For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers
As you look ahead to the winter season, you’re likely making plans and thinking about what you want to achieve before the year ends. One of those key decision points could be whether or not you want to move this year. If the location or size…

Millennials Are Still a Driving Force of Today’s Buyer Demand
Demographics, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Millennials
If you’re thinking about selling your house but wondering if buyers are still out there, know that there are still people who are searching for a home to buy today. And your house may be exactly what they’re looking for.
While the millennial…