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…
How To Hit Your Homebuying Goals This Year [INFOGRAPHIC]
Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers
Some Highlights
If you’re looking to buy a home, you may want to put these items on your to-do list to ensure you hit your goals.
It’s important to start working on your credit and saving for a down payment early. When you’re ready…
There Won’t Be a Wave of Foreclosures in the Housing Market
Distressed Properties, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Pricing
When mortgage forbearance plans were first announced and the pandemic surged through the country in early 2020, many homeowners were allowed to pause their mortgage payments. Some analysts were concerned that once the forbearance program ended,…
Why Waiting To Sell Your House Could Cost You a Small Fortune
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Selling Myths
Many homeowners who plan to sell in 2022 may think the wise thing to do is to wait for the spring buying market since historically about 40 percent of home sales occur between April and July. However, this year’s expected to be much different…
Avoid the Rental Trap in 2022
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
Are you one of the many renters thinking about where you’ll live the next time your lease is up? Before you decide whether to look for a new house or another apartment, it’s important to understand the true costs of renting in 2022.
As…
How Much Do You Need for Your Down Payment?
Buying Myths, Down Payments, For Buyers
As you set out on your homebuying journey, you likely have a plan in place, and you’re working on saving for your purchase. But do you know how much you actually need for your down payment?
If you think you have to put 20% down, you may have…
Why Selling Your House with a Real Estate Professional Is Essential
For Sellers, FSBOs, Selling Myths
Selling your house is no simple task. And when you sell on your own – known as a FSBO (or For Sale by Owner) – you’re responsible for handling some of the more difficult aspects of the process without the expert guidance you need.
The…
Expert Insights on the 2022 Housing Market
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing
As we move into 2022, both buyers and sellers are wondering, what’s next? Will there be more homes available to buy? Will prices keep climbing? How high will mortgage rates go? For the answer to those questions and more, we turn to the experts.…
5 Tips for Making Your Best Offer on a Home
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers
As a buyer in a sellers’ market, sometimes it can feel like you’re stuck between a rock and a hard place. When you’re ready to make an offer on a home, remember these five easy tips to help you rise above the competition.
1. Know Your…
Key Things To Avoid After Applying for a Mortgage
Buying Myths, For Buyers
Once you’ve found your dream home and applied for a mortgage, there are some key things to keep in mind before you close. It’s exciting to start thinking about moving in and decorating your new place, but before you make any large purchases,…