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…
Smaller Homes, Bigger Opportunities: The Homebuilder Trend Buyers Love
Buying Tips, For Buyers, Home Prices, Mortgage RatesIt’s no secret that affordability is tough with where mortgage rates and home prices are right now. And that may have you worried about how you’ll be able to buy a home. But, if you don’t need a ton of space, you may find you have more…
When Is the Perfect Time To Move?
For Buyers, Home Prices, Mortgage RatesIt’s easy to get caught up in the idea of waiting for the perfect moment to make your move – especially in today’s market. Maybe you’re holding out and hoping mortgage rates will drop, or that home prices will fall. But here’s what…
2025 Housing Market Forecasts
Home Prices, Infographics, Mortgage RatesSome HighlightsWondering what to expect when you buy or sell a home this year? Here’s what the experts say lies ahead.Mortgage rates are projected to come down slightly. Home prices are forecast to rise in most areas. And, there will be more…
How Mortgage Rates Affect Your Monthly Payment
Infographics, Mortgage RatesSome HighlightsExperts say rates will come down slightly in the year ahead – but some volatility is expected. So, you shouldn't try to time the market.Instead, it's better to focus on how even a small change impacts your future mortgage payment.…
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…
Why Owning a Home Is Worth It in the Long Run
Home Prices, Mortgage RatesToday’s mortgage rates and home prices may have you second-guessing whether it's still a good idea to buy a home right now. While market factors are definitely important, there’s also a bigger picture to consider: the long-term benefits…
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…
Control the Controllables If You’re Worried About Mortgage Rates
Mortgage RatesChances are you’re hearing a lot about mortgage rates right now, and all you really want to hear is that they’re coming back down. And if you’ve seen headlines about the early November Federal Funds Rate cut by the Federal Reserve (The…
Why Today’s Mortgage Debt Isn’t a Sign of a Housing Market Crash
Equity, Foreclosures, Mortgage RatesOne major reason why we’re not heading toward a foreclosure crisis is the high level of equity homeowners have today. Unlike in the last housing bubble, where many homeowners owed more than their homes were worth, today’s homeowners have…
What’s Behind Today’s Mortgage Rate Volatility?
Agent Value, Economy, Mortgage RatesIf you’ve been keeping an eye on mortgage rates lately, you might feel like you’re on a roller coaster ride. One day rates are up; the next they dip down a bit. So, what’s driving this constant change? Let’s dive into just a few of the…