
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…

3 Hot Topics in the Housing Market Right Now
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates
If you’re a prospective buyer or seller, it’s important to understand the current real estate market conditions and how they affect you. The Counselors of Real Estate (CRE) just released its Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate report.…

Pop Quiz: Can You Define These Key Terms in Today’s Housing Market? [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics
Some Highlights
The language of buying and selling a home may sound scary at first, but knowing how key terms relate to today’s market can help you. For example, current low mortgage rates and higher wages positively impact affordability…

Today’s Real Estate Market Explained Through 4 Key Trends
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing
As we move into the second half of the year, one thing is clear: the current real estate market is one for the record books. The exact mix of conditions we have today creates opportunities for both buyers and sellers. Here’s a look at four…

Remote Work Has Changed Our Home Needs. Is It Time for Your Home To Change, Too?
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers
Over the past year, many homeowners realized what they need in a home is changing, especially with the rise in remote work. If you’re longing for a dedicated home office or a change in scenery, now may be the time to find the home that addresses…

3 Charts That Show This Isn’t a Housing Bubble
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, New Construction, Pricing
With home prices continuing to deliver double-digit increases, some are concerned we’re in a housing bubble like the one in 2006. However, a closer look at the market data indicates this is nothing like 2006 for three major reasons.
1. The…

What You Should Do Before Interest Rates Rise
Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers
In today’s real estate market, mortgage interest rates are near record lows. If you’ve been in your current home for several years and haven’t refinanced lately, there’s a good chance you have a mortgage with an interest rate higher…

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,…

4 Major Incentives To Sell This Summer
For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers
While the housing market forecast for the second half of the year remains positive, there may not be a better time to sell than right now. Here are four things to consider if you’re trying to decide if now’s the right time to make a move.
1.…

Your Home Equity Can Take You Places [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Some Highlights
The amount of wealth Americans have stored in their homes has increased astronomically.
On average, homeowners gained $33,400 in equity over the last 12 months, and the average equity on mortgaged homes is now $216,000.
When…