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…
Owning a Home Helps Protect Against Inflation
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. BuyYou’re probably feeling the impact of high inflation every day as prices have gone up on groceries, gas, and more. If you’re a renter, you’re likely experiencing it a lot as your rent continues to rise. Between all of those elevated costs…
Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. BuyWondering if you should continue renting or if you should buy a home this year? If so, consider this. Rental affordability is still a challenge and has been for years. That’s because, historically, rents trend up over time. Data from the Census…
Reasons To Consider Condos in Your Home Search
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. BuyAre you having trouble finding a home that fits your needs and your budget? If so, you should know there’s an option worth considering – condominiums, also known as condos. According to Bankrate:“A condo can be a more affordable entry…
What’s Ahead for Home Prices in 2023
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. BuyOver the past year, home prices have been a widely debated topic. Some have said we’ll see a massive drop in prices and that this could be a repeat of 2008 – which hasn’t happened. Others have forecasted a real estate market that could…
Buying a Home May Make More Sense Than Renting [INFOGRAPHIC]
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. BuyHomeownership Is an Investment in Your Future
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
There are many people thinking about buying a home, but with everything affecting the economy, some are wondering if it’s a smart decision to buy now or if it makes more sense to wait it out. As Bob Broeksmit, President and CEO of the Mortgage…
Should You Still Buy a Home with the Latest News About Inflation?
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
While the Federal Reserve is working hard to bring down inflation, the latest data shows the inflation rate is still high, remaining around 8%. This news impacted the stock market and added fuel to the fire for conversations about a recession.
You’re…
The Emotional and Non-financial Benefits of Homeownership
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. Buy
With higher mortgage rates, you might be wondering if now’s the best time to buy a home. While the financial aspects are important to consider, there are also powerful non-financial reasons it may make sense to make a move. Here are just…
Why Buying a Home May Make More Sense Than Renting [INFOGRAPHIC]
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. Buy
Some Highlights
If you’re trying to decide whether to rent or buy a home, consider the advantages homeownership offers.
Buying a home can help you escape the cycle of rising rents, it’s a powerful wealth-building tool, and it’s typically…
The U.S. Homeownership Rate Is Growing
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Rent vs. Buy
The desire to own a home is still strong today. In fact, according to the Census, the U.S. homeownership rate is on the rise. To illustrate the increase, the graph below shows the homeownership rate over the last year:
That data shows more…