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…
Why Fixing Up Your House Can Help It Sell Faster
Agent Value, For Sellers, Selling Tips If you’re thinking about selling your house, you should know there are buyers who are ready and able to pay today’s high prices. But they want a home that’s move-in ready. A recent press release from Redfin explains:“Buyers are still…
Why Moving to a Smaller Home After Retirement Makes Life Easier
Downsize, Equity, For Sellers, Selling TipsRetirement is a time for relaxation, adventure, and enjoying the things you love. As you imagine this exciting new chapter in your life, it's important to think about whether your current home still fits your needs. If it's too big, too costly,…
Why Your Asking Price Matters Even More Right Now
For Sellers, Home Prices, Selling TipsIf you’re thinking about selling your house, here’s something you really need to know. Even though it’s still a seller’s market today, you can’t pick just any price for your listing.While home prices are still appreciating in most…
Homeowners Gained $28K in Equity over the Past Year
Equity, For Sellers, Selling TipsIf you own a home, your net worth has probably gone up a lot over the past year. Home prices have been rising, which means you're building equity much faster than you might think. Here’s how it works.Equity is the current value of your home…
What To Do When Your House Didn’t Sell
For Sellers, Selling TipsIf your listing expired and your house didn’t sell, it’s totally natural to feel a mix of frustration and disappointment. And as you’re working through that, you’re probably also wondering what went wrong and what you should do next.If…
How Long Will It Take To Sell My House?
For Sellers, InventoryYou want your house to sell fast. And you may be wondering how long the whole process is going to take. One way to get your answer? Work with a local real estate agent.They have the expertise to tell you how quickly homes are selling in your…
Housing Market Forecast: What’s Ahead for the 2nd Half of 2024
For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, InventoryAs we move into the second half of 2024, here’s what experts say you should expect for home prices, mortgage rates, and home sales.Home Prices Are Expected To Climb ModeratelyHome prices are forecasted to rise at a more normal pace. The graph…
The Downsides of Selling Your House Without an Agent
For Sale by Owner, For Sellers, Infographics, Selling TipsSome HighlightsConsidering selling your house without an agent? You should know there are some serious downsides to handling it on your own.You’ll be missing out on marketing tools that draw in more buyers, pricing and market expertise, essential…
Do Elections Impact the Housing Market?
For Buyers, For SellersThe 2024 Presidential election is just months away. As someone who’s thinking about potentially buying or selling a home, you’re probably curious about what effect, if any, elections have on the housing market.It’s a great question because…
Home Prices Aren’t Declining, But Headlines Might Make You Think They Are
For Buyers, For Sellers, Home PricesIf you’ve seen the news lately about home sellers slashing prices, it’s a great example of how headlines do more to terrify than clarify. Here’s what’s really happening with prices.The bottom line is home prices are higher than they…