
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…

The #1 Thing Sellers Need To Know About Their Asking Price
For Sellers, Home Prices, Selling TipsWhen you put your house on the market, you want to sell it quickly and for the best price possible; that's generally the goal. But too many sellers are shooting too high right now. They don’t realize the market has shifted as inventory has…

The Best Week To List Your House Is Almost Here – Are You Ready?
Agent Value, For Sellers, Selling TipsIf selling your house is on your to-do list this year, the time to start prepping is now. That’s because experts say the best week to list your house is coming up fast.A recent Realtor.com study analyzed years of housing market trends (excluding…

Is It Time To Put Your House Back on the Market?
Economy, For Sellers, Selling TipsIf you took your house off the market in late 2024, you’re not the only one. Newsweek reports that data from CoreLogic and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) says nearly 73,000 homes were pulled from the market in December alone – that's more…

Why a Pre-Listing Inspection May Be Worth It in Today’s Market
For Sellers, Selling TipsSelling a house comes with a lot of moving pieces, and the last thing you want is a deal falling apart over unexpected repairs uncovered during the buyer’s inspection. That’s why it pays to anticipate potential issues before buyers ever…

More Buyers Are Making Moves — Is It Time To Sell?
For Sellers, Selling TipsMore people are taking steps to buy a home. And, if you’ve been waiting for the right time to move, this may be the sign you’ve been looking for.For the past few years, a lot of would-be homebuyers hit pause on their plans. With rising mortgage…

Should I Update My House Before I Sell It?
For Sellers, Infographics, Selling TipsSome HighlightsWith more homes for sale and buyers being more selective, it’s smart to make strategic updates. But how do you decide what’s worth doing? You lean on an agent.An agent will be able to tell you what buyers want, quick…

Seller Concessions: A Smart Strategy To Get Your House Sold
For Sellers, Inventory, Selling TipsFor the past few years, it’s been mostly a seller’s market. But dynamics are shifting as the number of homes for sale grows. And that means that the market is balancing out a bit. As a result, some sellers are finding they need to be more…

The Secret To Selling This Spring: Start the Prep Work Now
For Sellers, Selling TipsSpring 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…

The 3 Biggest Mistakes Sellers Are Making Right Now
Agent Value, For Sellers, Selling TipsIf 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…

What To Do If Your House Didn’t Sell
For Sellers, Infographics, Selling TipsSome HighlightsLast year, as many as 1 in 3 sellers took their home off the market because it wasn’t selling.If this happened to you too, you don’t need to be embarrassed. What you need are answers. And a local real estate agent can help…