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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…

Dane County Market Snapshot, Inventory Low, End of 2023

The McGrady Group 2024

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…

The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Selling Myths

If you’re thinking of making a move, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? Despite what you may be hearing in the news, nationally, home prices aren’t falling. It’s just that…

Beginning with Pre-Approval

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers

If you’re looking to buy a home this fall, there are a few things you need to know. Affordability is tight with today’s mortgage rates and rising home prices. At the same time, there’s a limited number of homes on the market right now…

How Remote Work Helps with Your House Hunt [INFOGRAPHIC]

Buying Myths, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers

Some HighlightsWhile remote work peaked during the pandemic, many people still work from home today.If you’re one of them, it could have an unexpected benefit when you’re looking to buy a home.If you can work from home, you might have more…

The Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership

Buying Myths, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers

Buying and owning your own home can have a big impact on your life. While there are financial reasons to become a homeowner, it's essential to think about the non-financial benefits that make a home more than just a place to live.Here are some…

Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream Homes

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers

The way Americans work has changed in recent years, and remote work is at the forefront of this shift. Experts say it’ll continue to be popular for years to come and project that 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely by 2025. To…

Your Home Equity Can Offset Affordability Challenges

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Selling Myths

Are you thinking about selling your house? If so, today’s mortgage rates may be making you wonder if that’s the right decision. Some homeowners are reluctant to sell and take on a higher mortgage rate on their next home. If you’re worried…

Are More Homes Coming onto the Market?

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths

An important factor shaping today’s market is the number of homes for sale. And, if you’re considering whether or not to list your house, that’s one of the biggest advantages you have right now. When housing inventory is this low, your…

Plenty of Buyers Are Still Active Today [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Selling Myths

Some HighlightsHolding off on selling your house because you believe there aren’t any buyers out there?Data shows buyers are still active, even with higher mortgage rates. This goes to show, people still want to buy homes, and those who can…

Why Is Housing Inventory So Low?

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, New Construction

One question that’s top of mind if you’re thinking about making a move today is: Why is it so hard to find a house to buy? And while it may be tempting to wait it out until you have more options, that’s probably not the best strategy.…

Should Baby Boomers Buy or Rent After Selling Their Houses?

Baby Boomers, Buying Myths, Demographics, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

Are you a baby boomer who’s lived in your current house for a long time and you’re ready for a change? If you’re thinking about selling your house, you have a lot to consider. Will you move to a different state or stay nearby? Is it time…