
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…

How To Buy a Home Without Waiting for Lower Rates
Forecasts, Mortgage RatesMany people are hoping mortgage rates will come down before they buy a home. But will that actually happen? According to the latest forecasts, experts say rates will decline, but not by as much as a lot of people want.The good news? Even if…

Buyer Bright Spot: There Are More Homes on the Market
Buying Tips, For Buyers, Forecasts, InventoryThe past few years have been challenging for homebuyers, especially with higher home prices and mortgage rates. And if you’re trying to buy a home, it’s easy to worry you won’t be able to find something in your budget.But here’s what…

Time in the Market Beats Trying To Time the Market
Equity, Forecasts, Home Prices, InfographicsSome HighlightsAre you torn between whether to buy a home now or wait? Consider this.Forecasts show prices will climb for at least the next 5 years. If you wait, the price of a home will be higher later on. But, if you buy a $400K now,…

Expert Forecasts for the 2025 Housing Market
For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Mortgage RatesWondering what’s in store for the housing market this year? And more specifically, what it all means for you if you plan to buy or sell a home? The best way to get that information is to lean on the pros.Experts are constantly updating and…

When Will Mortgage Rates Come Down?
Forecasts, Mortgage RatesOne of the biggest questions on everyone’s minds right now is: when will mortgage rates come down? After several years of rising rates and a lot of bouncing around in 2024, we’re all eager for some relief.While no one can project where rates…

Why Buying Now Is Worth It
Buying Tips, Equity, For Buyers, Forecasts, InfographicsSome HighlightsYou may be torn between buying a home now or waiting. But don’t forget to factor in the equity you’ll gain as prices rise.Experts forecast prices will climb over the next 5 years – and based on those forecasts, you could…

2025 Housing Market Forecasts: What To Expect
For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Mortgage RatesLooking ahead to 2025, it's important to know what experts are projecting for the housing market. And whether you're thinking of buying or selling a home next year, having a clear picture of what they’re calling for can help you make the best…

Why a Foreclosure Wave Isn’t on the Horizon
Forecasts, ForeclosuresEven though data shows inflation is cooling, a lot of people are still feeling the pinch on their wallets. And those high costs on everything from gas to groceries are fueling unnecessary concerns that more people are going to have trouble making…

Housing Market Forecast for the 2nd Half of 2024 [INFOGRAPHIC]
Forecasts, Home Prices, Infographics, Mortgage RatesSome HighlightsWondering what the second half of the year holds for the housing market? Here’s what expert forecasts say. Home prices are expected to climb moderately. Mortgage rates are forecast to come down slightly. And, home sales are…

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…