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…
It’s Not Too Late To Apply For Forbearance
Distressed Properties, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths
Over the past year, the pandemic made it challenging for some homeowners to make their mortgage payments. Thankfully, the government initiated a forbearance program to provide much-needed support. Unless they’re extended once again, some…
Experts Say Home Prices Will Continue to Appreciate
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing
It’s clear that consumers are concerned about how quickly home values are rising. Many people fear the speed of appreciation may lead to a crash in prices later this year. In fact, Google reports that the search for “When is the housing…
3 Graphs Showing Why You Should Sell Your House Now
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Selling Myths
There’s no doubt that 2021 is the year of the seller when it comes to the housing market. If you’re a homeowner thinking of moving to better suit your changing needs, now is the perfect time to do so. Low mortgage rates are in your favor…
11 OVERLOOKED UPGRADES THAT WILL SELL YOUR HOME FASTER
For Sellers
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?
For Sellers
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
For Sellers
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?!”
For Sellers
"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?
For Sellers
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
For Sellers
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.
For Sellers
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…