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Madison’s Challenge: Escalating Prices & Sluggish Listings

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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…
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Let’s Navigate the 2024 Dane County Market Together

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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…

Are You Asking Yourself These Questions About Selling Your House?

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Some homeowners hesitate to sell because they’ve got unanswered questions that hold them back. But a lot of times their concerns are based on misconceptions, not facts. And if they’d just talk to an agent about it, they’d see these doubts…

Why You’ll Love Owning a Home

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Some HighlightsOwning a home comes with many benefits, both non-financial and financial.From the sense of accomplishment and freedom of expression, to growing your net worth, it’s easy to fall in love with homeownership.What’s the top reason…

The Secret To Selling This Spring: Start the Prep Work Now

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Spring is the busiest season in the housing market. It’s the time of year when buyers are most active – that means it’s when homes sell faster and for top dollar. If you’ve already got a move on your mind, why not list this spring and…

Breaking Into the Market: Smart Moves for First-Time Buyers

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If you’re like a lot of aspiring homebuyers, there’s a major hurdle standing in your way — the cost of living. From groceries to gas, eggs, and just about everything else, prices have gone up. And that rings true for home prices, too.But…

A Record Percent of Buyers Are Planning To Move in 2025 – Are You?

This could be the year to sell your house – and here’s why. According to a recent NerdWallet survey, 15% of people are planning to buy a home this year. That’s actually a record high for this survey (see graph below):Here's why this is…

Home Price Growth Is Moderating – Here’s Why That’s Good for You

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Over the past few years, home prices skyrocketed. That’s been frustrating for buyers, leaving many wondering if they’d ever get a shot at owning a home. But here’s some welcome news: that whirlwind pace of home price growth is slowing…

Why Buying a Home Now Is Your Winning Play

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Some HighlightsYou may be sitting on the sidelines wondering if it’s better to buy now or wait. But buying before the spring rush may be a game-changing decision.​Moving this winter can give you significant advantages, like less competition,…

The Perks of Buying a Fixer-Upper

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There’s no denying affordability is tough right now. But that doesn’t mean you have to put your plans to buy a home on the back burner.If you’re willing to roll up your sleeves (or hire someone who will), buying a house that needs some…

The 3 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now

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If you want to sell your house, having the right strategies and expectations is key. But some sellers haven’t adjusted to where the market is today. They’re not factoring in that there are more homes for sale or that buyers are being more…

Buyer Bright Spot: There Are More Homes on the Market

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The past few years have been challenging for homebuyers, especially with higher home prices and mortgage rates. And if you’re trying to buy a home, it’s easy to worry you won’t be able to find something in your budget.But here’s what…