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…
Why Pre-Approval Should Be at the Top of Your Homebuying To-Do List
Affordability, Buying Tips, For Buyers, Mortgage RatesSince the supply of homes for sale is growing and mortgage rates are coming down, you may be thinking it’s finally your moment to jump into the market. To make sure you’re ready, you need to get pre-approved for a mortgage. That’s when…
How the Federal Reserve’s Next Move Could Impact the Housing Market
Agent Value, Mortgage RatesNow that it’s September, all eyes are on the Federal Reserve (the Fed). The overwhelming expectation is that they’ll cut the Federal Funds Rate at their upcoming meeting, driven primarily by recent signs that inflation is cooling, and the…
2025 Housing Market Forecasts: What To Expect
For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Mortgage RatesLooking ahead to 2025, it's important to know what experts are projecting for the housing market. And whether you're thinking of buying or selling a home next year, having a clear picture of what they’re calling for can help you make the best…
What’s the Impact of Presidential Elections on the Housing Market?
Economy, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Inventory, Mortgage RatesIt’s no surprise that the upcoming Presidential election might have you speculating about what’s ahead. And those unanswered thoughts can quickly spiral, causing fear and uncertainty to swirl through your mind. So, if you’ve been considering…
What Mortgage Rate Are You Waiting For?
Affordability, Mortgage RatesYou won’t find anyone who’s going to argue that mortgage rates have had a big impact on housing affordability over the past couple of years. But there is hope on the horizon. Rates have actually started to come down. And, recently they hit…
Today’s Biggest Housing Market Myths
Buying Tips, Economy, For Buyers, Mortgage RatesHave you ever heard the phrase: don’t believe everything you hear? That’s especially true if you’re thinking about buying or selling a home in today’s housing market. There’s a lot of misinformation out there. And right now, making…
How Mortgage Rate Changes Impact Your Homebuying Power
For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage RatesIf you’re thinking about buying or selling a home, you’ve probably got mortgage rates on your mind. That’s because you’ve likely heard that mortgage rates impact how much you can afford in your monthly mortgage payment, and you want…
3 Reasons To Move in Today’s Shifting Market
For Buyers, Infographics, Mortgage RatesSome HighlightsThe housing market is in a transition. And that gives you 3 key opportunities going into the fall.There are more homes actively for sale. Builders are motivated to sell, so a newly built home may be more achievable than you think.…
Is Affordability Starting To Improve?
Affordability, Economy, For Buyers, Home Prices, Mortgage RatesOver the past couple of years, a lot of people have had a hard time buying a home. And while affordability is still tight, there are signs it's getting a little better and might keep improving throughout the rest of the year. Lawrence Yun, Chief…
Mortgage Rates Down a Full Percent from Recent High
Affordability, Economy, For Buyers, Mortgage RatesMortgage rates have been one of the hottest topics in the housing market lately because of their impact on affordability. And if you’re someone who’s looking to make a move, you’ve probably been waiting eagerly for rates to come down for…