
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…

“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…

WHAT IS RADON AND SHOULD I BE CONCERNED?
For Sellers
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
For Sellers
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
For Sellers
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…

3 SALE-KILLING MISTAKES TO AVOID WITH REAL ESTATE LISTING PHOTOS
For Sellers
By Craig Donofrio | Nov 14, 2016
We’re fond of the analogy that shopping for real estate is a lot like online dating. The similarities are seemingly endless—you should never be too eager, and you have to remember that…

GOING GREEN 2016
For Buyers, For Sellers
Green and energy-efficient home features are more popular than ever with recent home buyers.
Below are a few green real estate-related tidbits from NAR’s Research division to enjoy this St. Patrick’s Day.