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…
Homebuyers: Hang in There [INFOGRAPHIC]
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Some Highlights
Today’s sellers’ market provides unique challenges—and benefits—for buyers.
Current low interest rates won’t last forever, and home prices are forecast to rise.
If you’re a homebuyer, hang in there. Homeownership…
Demand for Vacation Homes Is Still Strong
For Sellers, Luxury Market, Pricing, Selling Myths
The pandemic created a tremendous interest in vacation homes across the country. Throughout the last year, many people purchased second homes as a safe getaway from the challenges of the health crisis. With many professionals working from home…
Homeowner Wealth Increases Through Growing Equity This Year
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Building financial wealth and stability remains one of the top reasons Americans choose to own a home, and as a homeowner, your wealth often grows without you even realizing it. In a recent paper published by the Urban Institute, Home Ownership…
Owning a Home Has Distinct Financial Benefits Over Renting [INFOGRAPHIC]
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy
Some Highlights
When you rent, you build your landlord’s wealth, your monthly payment depends on ever-rising rents, and you don’t benefit from home price appreciation.
On the other hand, when you own your home, you build your own wealth,…
Housing Wealth: The Missing Piece of the Affordability Equation
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Pricing, Rent vs. Buy
The real estate market is soaring today. Residential home values are rising, and that’s a big win for homeowners. In 2020, there was a double-digit increase in home values – a trend that’s expected to head toward similar levels this year.
However,…
Have Your Day in the Sun by Moving Up This Summer [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Buyers, For Sellers, Infographics, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Some Highlights
Longer days and sunny weather mean summer is upon us, and what better conditions than right now to upgrade to the home of your dreams?
If your needs have changed, it’s a great time to upgrade – there’s likely high demand…
Home Price Appreciation Is as Simple as Supply and Demand
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing
Home price appreciation continues to accelerate. Today, prices are driven by the simple concept of supply and demand. Pricing of any item is determined by how many items are available compared to how many people want to buy that item. As a…
In Today’s Market, Listing Prices Are Like an Auction’s Reserve Price
Buying Myths, For Buyers, Pricing
For generations, the process of buying and selling a home never really changed. A homeowner would try to estimate the market value of their house, then tack on a little extra to give themselves some negotiating room. That figure would become…
Why You May Want To Cash in on Your Second Home
For Sellers, Luxury Market, Pricing, Selling Myths
When stay-at-home mandates were enforced last year, many households realized their homes didn’t really fulfill their new lifestyle needs. An office (in some cases two), a media room, space for children to learn, a gym, and a large yard are…
Dreaming of a Bigger Home? Why Not Buy It This Year?
For Buyers, For Sellers, Interest Rates, Luxury Market, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing
Are you clamoring for extra rooms or a more functional floorplan in your house? Maybe it’s time to make a move. If you’ll be able to work remotely for the long-term or your overall needs have simply changed, it’s a great time to sell…