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Madison’s Challenge: Escalating Prices & Sluggish Listings

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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…
Dane County Market Snapshot, Inventory Low, End of 2023The McGrady Group 2024

Let’s Navigate the 2024 Dane County Market Together

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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…

11 OVERLOOKED UPGRADES THAT WILL SELL YOUR HOME FASTER

The average number of days a home stays on the market can vary, but a few subtle improvements can make your home more attractive to potential buyers. 1. Make A Positive First Impression You may want to put that three bedroom, one…

ICE DAMS, WHAT DO THE EXPERTS SAY?

What are Ice Dams? Ice dams are formed by continual thawing and refreezing of melting snow. Large masses of ice develop as snow on the upper part of the roof melts. The water runs under the snow and refreezes at the edge of the roof. Additional…

ASK THE INSPECTOR: CHIMNEY

A chimney is designed to exhaust products of combustion from a fuel burning appliance to the exterior of the building. A masonry chimney is typically built on its own footing and foundation with brick or concrete block on the exterior. Flaking…

“WALKABILITY?!”

"WALKABILITY?!" WHAT HOMEBUYERS WANT NOW: WALKABLE NEIGHBORHOODS Everyone knows the three main rules when it comes to real estate: location, location, location. But analysts say that old adage needs a new word for the selling points that…

WHAT ELEMENTS AFFECT THE LIFESPAN OF MY ROOF?

Several questions need to be answered when determining the approximate lifespan of a roof that has been correctly installed. To start, one must examine the type of a roof. Whether the roof is sloped or flat, it has two basic elements: the roof…

HOME: AN APPRECIATING ASSET FILLED WITH DEPRECIATING STUFF

I believe I could make the argument that homeownership, in its current form, is making us poorer because of the depreciating consumer goods we choose to fill it with. While at its very heart, a home is a magnificent kernel of responsible living…

I WANT MY HOME TO BE HEATED BY A WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE, BUT THERE ISN’T ONE IN MY HOME.

What options do I have to install a fireplace or other wood-burning system? A wood-burning fireplace is a great way to warm your home during the cold winter months. But if your home doesn't have a fireplace already built-in, there are several…

WHAT IS RADON AND SHOULD I BE CONCERNED?

SO WHAT IS RADON? Radon is a gas that is formed by the breakdown of uranium in the soil. Uranium is a natural radioactive material found in rock and soil throughout the United States. The reason that radon is of concern is that it is a cancer-causing…

TIPS FOR HOLDING A SAFE OPEN HOUSE

Open houses can be a great sales tool—but hosting one also exposes you to numerous unfamiliar people for the first time. Take these steps to stay safe: If possible, always try to have at least one other person with you at the open house.Check…

THE TOP 5 DO’S AND DON’TS IN HOME STAGING

The early spring home selling-season is kicking off. There’s no time like the present to start decluttering and transforming your lived-in home into a show-worthy property to make a positive impression on potential buyers. That means attending…