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…
Foreclosures and Bankruptcies Won’t Crash the Housing Market
Foreclosures, Housing Market UpdatesIf you've been following the news recently, you might have seen articles about an increase in foreclosures and bankruptcies. That could be making you feel uneasy, especially if you're thinking about buying or selling a house.But the truth is,…
Why Today’s Housing Inventory Shows a Crash Isn’t on the Horizon
For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market UpdatesYou might remember the housing crash in 2008, even if you didn't own a home at the time. If you’re worried there’s going to be a repeat of what happened back then, there's good news – the housing market now is different from 2008.One important…
Don’t Expect a Wave of Foreclosures [INFOGRAPHIC]
Foreclosures, Infographics, Interest RatesSome HighlightsWith ongoing high inflation pushing up everyday costs, some people are worried that'll create a flood of foreclosures. Here's why that's unlikely. Fewer people are seriously behind on mortgage payments right now. If foreclosures…
Don’t Expect a Flood of Foreclosures
Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Selling MythsThe rising cost of just about everything from groceries to gas right now is leading to speculation that more people won’t be able to afford their mortgage payments. And that’s creating concern that a lot of foreclosures are on the horizon.…
Four Ways You Can Use Your Home Equity
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Foreclosures, Move-Up BuyersIf you’re a homeowner, odds are your equity has grown significantly over the last few years. Equity builds over time as home values grow and as you pay down your home loan. And, since home prices skyrocketed during the ‘unicorn’ years,…
Foreclosure Numbers Today Aren’t Like 2008
Distressed Properties, For Buyers, Foreclosures, Housing Market UpdatesIf you've been keeping up with the news lately, you've probably come across headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market. This may have left you with some uncertainty, especially if you're considering buying…
Why You Can’t Compare Now to the ‘Unicorn’ Years of the Housing Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, PricingSome HighlightsComparing housing market metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market – and the last few years have been anything but normal. In a way, they were ‘unicorn’ years.Expect unsettling housing…
Today’s Real Estate Market: The ‘Unicorns’ Have Galloped Off
For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, PricingComparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market. That’s due to possible variability in the market making the comparison less meaningful or accurate. Unpredictable events can have a significant…
Why Today’s Housing Market Is Not About To Crash
For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market UpdatesThere’s been some concern lately that the housing market is headed for a crash. And given some of the affordability challenges in the housing market, along with a lot of recession talk in the media, it’s easy enough to understand why that…
Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008
Distressed Properties, Foreclosures, Housing Market UpdatesYou’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in today’s housing market. That may leave you with a few questions, especially if you’re thinking about buying a house. Understanding what they really mean is mission-critical…