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…
Options for First-Time Homebuyers [INFOGRAPHIC]
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics
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With a housing market this competitive, sometimes you have to think outside the box.
Work with your trusted real estate advisors to do things like assess your budget, expand your search radius, look into other options, and…
Sellers Are in a Sweet Spot [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Sellers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
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In today’s sellers’ market, you’re set up to win big when you list your house.
That’s because homes are selling fast, receiving 4.4 offers on average and often selling above the asking price. Then, when you buy your…
Ready To Sell, but Don’t Know Where You’ll Go? [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Sellers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, New Construction
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If you’re thinking of selling your house but don’t know what you should buy, you have options.
Existing homes offer a wide variety of home styles, an established neighborhood, and lived-in charm. Meanwhile, new home construction…
Waiting To Buy a Home Could Cost You [INFOGRAPHIC]
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
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If you’re thinking of buying a home but wondering if waiting a few years will save you in the long run, think again.
The longer the wait, the more you’ll pay, especially when mortgage rates and home prices rise. Even the…
Pop Quiz: Can You Define These Key Terms in Today’s Housing Market? [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics
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The language of buying and selling a home may sound scary at first, but knowing how key terms relate to today’s market can help you. For example, current low mortgage rates and higher wages positively impact affordability…
Experts Agree: Options Are Improving for Buyers [INFOGRAPHIC]
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers
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Buyers hoping for more homes to choose from may be in luck as housing inventory begins to rise. Many experts agree – new sellers listing their homes is great news for buyers and the overall market.
Although the supply increases…
Your Home Equity Can Take You Places [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
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The amount of wealth Americans have stored in their homes has increased astronomically.
On average, homeowners gained $33,400 in equity over the last 12 months, and the average equity on mortgaged homes is now $216,000.
When…
Homebuyers: Hang in There [INFOGRAPHIC]
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
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Today’s sellers’ market provides unique challenges—and benefits—for buyers.
Current low interest rates won’t last forever, and home prices are forecast to rise.
If you’re a homebuyer, hang in there. Homeownership…
Owning a Home Has Distinct Financial Benefits Over Renting [INFOGRAPHIC]
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy
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When you rent, you build your landlord’s wealth, your monthly payment depends on ever-rising rents, and you don’t benefit from home price appreciation.
On the other hand, when you own your home, you build your own wealth,…
Have Your Day in the Sun by Moving Up This Summer [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
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Longer days and sunny weather mean summer is upon us, and what better conditions than right now to upgrade to the home of your dreams?
If your needs have changed, it’s a great time to upgrade – there’s likely high demand…