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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…

How Today’s Mortgage Rates Impact Your Home Purchase

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

If you’re planning to buy a home, it’s critical to understand the relationship between mortgage rates and your purchasing power. Purchasing power is the amount of home you can afford to buy that’s within your financial reach. Mortgage…

Three Tips for First-Time Homebuyers

Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers

Buying your first home is a major decision and an exciting milestone. Even though it can feel daunting at times, it has the power to change your life for the better. If you’re looking to purchase your first home, you may be wondering what’s…

Your House Could Be Closer to List-Ready Than You Think

For Sellers, Selling Myths

One of the biggest concerns for a homeowner looking to sell is the time they’ll have to put in before listing their house. If that’s the case for you, you should know – your home might be closer to list-ready than you think in today’s…

Things That Could Help You Win a Bidding War on a Home

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

With a limited number of homes for sale today and so many buyers looking to make a purchase before mortgage rates rise further, bidding wars are common. According to the latest report from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), nationwide,…

Today’s Home Price Appreciation Is Great News for Existing Homeowners

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

If you’re planning to sell your home this season, rising prices are great news for you. But it’s important to understand why prices are rising to begin with. One major factor is supply and demand. In any industry, when there are more buyers…

Give Your Curb Appeal a Boost Before You Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Sellers, Infographics, Selling Myths

Some Highlights If you’re thinking about selling your house this season, focusing on a few quick and easy updates outside can help your home look its best. 78% of real estate agents polled say poor landscaping affects property values. As…

What You Need To Know About Selling in a Sellers’ Market

For Sellers, Pricing

Even if you haven’t been following real estate news, you’ve likely heard about the current sellers’ market. That’s because there’s a lot of talk about how strong market conditions are for people who want to sell their houses. But…

The Dream of Homeownership Is Worth the Effort

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers

If you’re in the market to buy a home this season, stick with it. Homebuyers face challenges in any market, and today’s is no exception. But if you persevere, your decision to purchase a home will be worth the effort in the end. In fact,…

How Homeownership Can Help Shield You from Inflation

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing

If you’re following along with the news today, you’ve likely heard about rising inflation. You’re also likely feeling the impact in your day-to-day life as prices go up for gas, groceries, and more. These rising consumer costs can put…

Is It Enough To Offer Asking Price in Today’s Housing Market?

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

If you’re planning to buy a home this season, you’re probably thinking about what you’ll need to do to get your offer accepted. In previous years, it was common for buyers to try and determine how much less than the asking price they…