Dane County’s Fall 2025 Market Insights

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In our Summer market outlook, we discussed the early 2025 trendlines in Price, Days on Market and interest rates matching Spring of 2024. Would this trend continue into the Summer and Fall of 2025, or would a softer real estate market begin…

Dane County’s Summer 2025 Market Insights

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In our Spring market outlook, we predicted that 2025 would repeat the trend lines of 2024. So far, that prediction has held steady. This update continues our focus on Dane County market data, mortgage rates, and provides insights for buyers…
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Madison’s Challenge: Escalating Prices & Sluggish Listings

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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…

Buying a Home? Here’s What You Should Know About Home Insurance Costs.

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If buying a home is on your radar, you've probably been keeping an eye on mortgage rates and home prices. But don’t forget about homeowners insurance.

Home Price Growth Slowed Down. That May Be Changing.

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After more than a year of headlines talking about how home prices are going to crash, the latest data shows that price growth may be starting to pick back up again.

Selling a Luxury House? Here’s Why Now Is a Good Time

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If you own a luxury house, you're in a stronger spot than most sellers right now. While much of the market has cooled, the high-end tier hasn't.

Priced Out? A Condo or Townhome Could Be Your Way In.

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Today's home prices have a lot of buyers – especially first-time buyers – wondering if there’s even anything out there that’s in their budget.

More Homes, Better Prices: A Buyer’s Summer

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If you’ve thought about buying a home in the past few years, you may have run into two frustrations: asking prices that kept climbing and too few homes to choose from.

14 Years Running: Why Real Estate Is Still America’s Favorite Investment

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Quick gut reaction. Which investment do Americans trust more than stocks, gold, savings accounts, and bonds? The answer hasn't changed in 14 years. It's real estate. And this year, that answer comes with even more conviction behind it. New…

Think Nobody’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.

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If you've been thinking about selling, you've probably seen plenty of headlines suggesting buyers have just about disappeared. But there's a big difference between a slow market and a stalled one.Yes, mortgage rates are still higher than most…

The “Take It or Leave It” Attitude Is Fading from the Market – What That Means for You

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Negotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too. That’s why whether you’re buying or selling today, there are two terms you’ll hear a lot: concession…

What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026

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If the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're not the only one. Mortgage rates stayed higher than people wanted. Affordability remained tight. And uncertainty overseas added another layer of pressure nobody saw coming.That's…