
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…

What Does Being in a Sellers’ Market Mean?
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Selling Myths
Whether or not you’ve been following the real estate industry lately, there’s a good chance you’ve heard we’re in a serious sellers’ market. But what does that really mean? And why are conditions today so good for people who want…

A Look at Home Price Appreciation and What It Means for Sellers
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing
When you hear the phrase home price appreciation, what does it mean to you? Through context clues alone, chances are you know it has to do with rising home prices. And as a seller, you know rising home prices are good news for your potential…

Sellers Are in a Sweet Spot [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Sellers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Some Highlights
In today’s sellers’ market, you’re set up to win big when you list your house.
That’s because homes are selling fast, receiving 4.4 offers on average and often selling above the asking price. Then, when you buy your…

The Best Use of Time (and Money) When It Comes to Renovations
For Sellers, Pricing, Selling Myths
In the current sellers’ market, many homeowners wonder what, if anything, needs to be remodeled before they list their house. That’s where a trusted real estate professional comes in. They can help you think through today’s market conditions…

The Community and Economic Impacts of a Home Sale
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, New Construction
If you’re thinking of buying or selling a house, chances are you’re focusing on the many extraordinary ways it’ll change your life. What you may not realize is that decision impacts people’s lives far beyond your own. Home purchases…

Ready To Sell, but Don’t Know Where You’ll Go? [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Sellers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction
Some Highlights
If you’re thinking of selling your house but don’t know what you should buy, you have options.
Existing homes offer a wide variety of home styles, an established neighborhood, and lived-in charm. Meanwhile, new home construction…

Surprising Shift Favors Homeowners: Buyers Now Prefer Existing Homes
Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction
In April, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) posted an article, Home Buyers’ Preferences Shift Towards New Construction, which reported:
“60% of people who were looking to buy a home in 2020 said they’d prefer new construction…

Sellers: Make Today’s Home Price Appreciation Work for You
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Home prices continue to rise as we move through the summer, and that’s good news for sellers who are looking to maximize their home’s potential. If you’re on the fence about whether to list your house now or later, the question you should…

Home Sellers: There Is an Extra Way To Welcome Home Our Veterans
For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers
Some veterans are finding it difficult to obtain a home in today’s market. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR):
“Conventional conforming mortgages (mortgages that conform to guidelines set by Fannie Mae and Freddie…

A Look at Housing Supply and What It Means for Sellers
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction, Selling Myths
One of the hottest topics of conversation in today’s real estate market is the shortage of available homes. Simply put, there are many more potential buyers than there are homes for sale. As a seller, you’ve likely heard that low supply…