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…
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…
Winning Plays for Buying a Home in Today’s Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up BuyersSome HighlightsIn today's housing market, you can still come out on top if you have the right team and plan.To win when buying a home, you need to build your team, make strategic plays, consider what’s in and out of bounds, and stand out from…
Houses Are Still Selling Fast
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling MythsHave you been thinking about selling your house? If so, here’s some good news. While the housing market isn't as frenzied as it was during the ‘unicorn’ years when houses were selling quicker than ever, they’re still selling faster than…
Foreclosure Activity Is Still Lower than the Norm
Foreclosures, Housing Market UpdatesHave you seen headlines talking about the increase in foreclosures in today’s housing market? If so, they may leave you feeling a bit uneasy about what’s ahead. But remember, these clickbait titles don’t always give you the full story.The…
Will a Silver Tsunami Change the 2024 Housing Market?
Demographics, Housing Market UpdatesHave you ever heard the term “Silver Tsunami” and wondered what it's all about? If so, that might be because there’s been lot of talk about it online recently. Let's dive into what it is and why it won't drastically impact the housing…
Are More Homeowners Selling as Mortgage Rates Come Down?
Buying Myths, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up BuyersIf you’re looking to buy a home, the recent downward trend in mortgage rates is good news because it helps with affordability. But there’s another way this benefits you – it may inspire more homeowners to put their houses up for sale.The…
Experts Project Home Prices Will Increase in 2024
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, PricingEven though home prices are going up nationally, some people are still worried they might come down. In fact, a recent survey from Fannie Mae found that 24% of people think home prices will actually decline over the next 12 months. That means…
2 Reasons Why Today’s Mortgage Rate Trend Is Good for Sellers
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling MythsIf you’ve been holding off on selling your house to make a move because you felt mortgage rates were too high, their recent downward trend is exciting news for you. Mortgage rates have descended since last October when they hit 7.79%. In fact,…
Home Prices Forecast To Climb over the Next 5 Years [INFOGRAPHIC]
Buying Myths, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Pricing, Rent vs. BuySome HighlightsIf you’re worried about what’s next for home prices, know the HPES shows experts are projecting they’ll continue to rise at least through 2028.Based on that forecast, if you bought a $400,000 house this year, experts say…
Thinking About Buying a Home? Ask Yourself These Questions
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, PricingIf you’re thinking of buying a home this year, you’re probably paying closer attention than normal to the housing market. And you’re getting your information from a variety of channels: the news, social media, your real estate agent, conversations…