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…
Homebuyers Are Getting Used to the New Normal
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Selling MythsBefore you decide to sell your house, it’s important to know what you can expect in the current housing market. One positive trend right now is homebuyers are adapting to today’s mortgage rates and getting used to them as the new normal.To…
Low Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Selling MythsSome HighlightsToday’s housing inventory is still well below more normal years.This low inventory is why homes that are priced right are still selling quickly and seeing multiple offers.If you want to sell your house, now is a great time because…
Momentum Is Building for New Home Construction
For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, New ConstructionIf you’re in the process of looking for a home today, you know the supply of homes for sale is low because you’re feeling the impact of having a limited pool of options. And, if your biggest hurdle right now is that you’re having trouble…
Today’s Housing Inventory Is a Sweet Spot for Sellers
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling MythsOne of the biggest challenges in the housing market right now is how few homes there are for sale compared to the number of people who want to buy them. To help emphasize just how limited housing inventory still is, let’s take a look at the…
Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market UpdatesEveryone’s interpretation of the American Dream is unique and personal. But, for many people, it’s tied to a sense of success, freedom, and prosperity. These are all things that owning a home can help provide.A recent survey from Bankrate…
Lending Standards Are Not Like They Were Leading Up to the Crash
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market UpdatesYou might be worried we’re heading for a housing crash, but there are many reasons why this housing market isn’t like the one we saw in 2008. One of which is how lending standards are different today. Here’s a look at the data to help…
Eco-Friendly, Energy-Efficient Homes Attract Buyers
For Sellers, Housing Market UpdatesAre you planning to sell your house? If so, you may be surprised to hear just how much buyers value energy efficiency and eco-friendly features today. This is especially true as summer officially kicks off.In fact, the 2023 Realtors and Sustainability…
Why the Median Home Price Is Meaningless in Today’s Market
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, PricingThe National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales (EHS) report later this week. This monthly report provides information on the sales volume and price trend for previously owned homes. In the upcoming release,…
A Drop in Equity Doesn’t Mean Low Equity
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, PricingYou may see media coverage talking about a drop in homeowner equity. What’s important to understand is that equity is tied closely to home values. So, when home prices appreciate, you can expect equity to grow. And when home prices decline,…
Are Home Prices Going Up or Down? That Depends…
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, PricingMedia coverage about what’s happening with home prices can be confusing. A large part of that is due to the type of data being used and what they’re choosing to draw attention to. For home prices, there are two different methods used to…