
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…

Selling Your House? Make Sure You Price It Right.
For Sellers, Pricing, Selling Myths
There’s no denying we’re in a sellers’ market. With low inventory and high buyer demand, homes today are selling above the asking price at a record rate. According to the latest Realtors Confidence Index Survey from the National Association…

A Look at Home Price Appreciation Through 2025
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Home prices have increased significantly over the last year, which in turn has grown the net worth of homeowners. Appreciation and home equity are directly linked – as the value of a home increases, so does a homeowner’s equity. And with…

Home Builders Ramp Up Construction Based on Demand
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction
If you’re thinking of buying a home, there really is no time like the present. With today’s low mortgage rates, you have a great opportunity to get more home for your money. The challenge is inventory. Like you, many buyers want to capitalize…

Are We in a Housing Bubble? Experts Say No.
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing
The question of whether the real estate market is a bubble ready to pop seems to be dominating a lot of conversations – and everyone has an opinion. Yet, when it comes down to it, the opinions that carry the most weight are the ones based…

What Do Experts See on the Horizon for the Second Half of the Year?
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing
As we move into the latter half of the year, questions about what’s to come are top of mind for buyers and sellers. Near record-low mortgage rates coupled with rising home price appreciation kicked off a robust housing market in the first…

What To Expect as Appraisal Gaps Grow
Buying Myths, Down Payments, For Buyers, For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Selling Myths
In today’s real estate market, low inventory and high demand are driving up home prices. As many as 54% of homes are getting offers over the listing price, based on the latest Realtors Confidence Index from the National Association of Realtors…

Save Time and Effort by Selling with an Agent
For Sellers, FSBOs, Pricing, Selling Myths
Selling a house is a time-consuming process – especially if you decide to do it on your own, known as a For Sale By Owner (FSBO). From conducting market research to reviewing legal documents, handling negotiations, and more, it’s an involved…

Demand for Vacation Homes Is Still Strong
For Sellers, Luxury Market, Pricing, Selling Myths
The pandemic created a tremendous interest in vacation homes across the country. Throughout the last year, many people purchased second homes as a safe getaway from the challenges of the health crisis. With many professionals working from home…

Homeowner Wealth Increases Through Growing Equity This Year
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Building financial wealth and stability remains one of the top reasons Americans choose to own a home, and as a homeowner, your wealth often grows without you even realizing it. In a recent paper published by the Urban Institute, Home Ownership…

Don’t Wait To Sell Your House
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Selling Myths
We’re in the ultimate sellers’ market right now. If you’re a homeowner thinking about selling, you have a huge advantage in today’s housing market. High buyer demand paired with very few houses for sale makes this the optimal time to…