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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

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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…

VA Loans Can Help Veterans Achieve Their Dream of Homeownership

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

For over 78 years, Veterans Affairs (VA) home loans have provided millions of veterans with the opportunity to purchase homes of their own. If you or a loved one have served, it’s important to understand this program and its benefits. Here…

What’s Ahead for Mortgage Rates and Home Prices?

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

Now that the end of 2022 is within sight, you may be wondering what’s going to happen in the housing market next year and what that may mean if you’re thinking about buying a home. Here’s a look at the latest expert insights on both mortgage…

The Majority of Americans Still View Homeownership as the American Dream

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

Buying a home is a powerful decision, and it remains a key part of the American Dream. In fact, the 2022 Consumer Insights Report from Mynd found the majority of people polled still view homeownership as a key life achievement. Let’s explore…

Key Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

Every time there’s a news segment about the housing market, we hear about the affordability challenges buyers are facing today. Those headlines are focused on how much mortgage rates have climbed this year. And while it’s true rates have…

Homeownership Wins Over Time [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights If you’re questioning whether or not to buy a home this year due to today’s cooling market, consider the long-term financial benefits of homeownership. As a homeowner, equity increases your wealth. On average, nationwide,…

Do You Believe Homeownership Is Out of Reach? Maybe It Doesn’t Have To Be.

Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Gen Z, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers

It turns out, millennials aren’t the renter generation after all. The 2022 Consumer Insights Report from Mynd says there’s a portion of millennial and Gen Z buyers who are pursuing homeownership as a way to build their wealth, but it may…

Sell Your House Before the Holidays

For Sellers, Move-Up Buyers

As you look ahead to the winter season, you’re likely making plans and thinking about what you want to achieve before the year ends. One of those key decision points could be whether or not you want to move this year. If the location or size…

3 Trends That Are Good News for Today’s Homebuyers

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers

While higher mortgage rates are creating affordability challenges for homebuyers this year, there is some good news for those people still looking to buy a home. As the market has cooled this year, some of the intensity buyers faced during…

Taking the Fear out of Saving for a Home

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

If you’re planning to buy a home, knowing what to budget for and how to save may sound scary at first. But it doesn’t have to be. One way to take the fear out of budgeting is understanding some of the costs you might encounter. And to…

Applying for a Mortgage Doesn’t Have To Be Scary [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers

Some Highlights Even with higher mortgage rates, the mortgage process doesn’t need to be something you fear. Here are some steps to help as you set out to buy a home. Know your credit score and work to build strong credit. When you’re…