
Dane County’s Fall 2025 Market Insights
Dane County Market Analysis, Economy, For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Interest Rates, Inventory, Market Updates, McGrady Group Blog, Mortgage Rates, Pricing
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
Dane County Market Analysis, For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Inventory, McGrady Group Blog, Mortgage Rates
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…

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…

The Return of Normal Seasonality for Home Price Appreciation
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing, Selling MythsIf you’re thinking of making a move, one of the biggest questions you have right now is probably: what’s happening with home prices? Despite what you may be hearing in the news, nationally, home prices aren’t falling. It’s just that…

Beginning with Pre-Approval
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up BuyersIf you’re looking to buy a home this fall, there are a few things you need to know. Affordability is tight with today’s mortgage rates and rising home prices. At the same time, there’s a limited number of homes on the market right now…

How Remote Work Helps with Your House Hunt [INFOGRAPHIC]
Buying Myths, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up BuyersSome HighlightsWhile remote work peaked during the pandemic, many people still work from home today.If you’re one of them, it could have an unexpected benefit when you’re looking to buy a home.If you can work from home, you might have more…

The Many Non-Financial Benefits of Homeownership
Buying Myths, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For BuyersBuying and owning your own home can have a big impact on your life. While there are financial reasons to become a homeowner, it's essential to think about the non-financial benefits that make a home more than just a place to live.Here are some…

Remote Work Is Changing How Some Buyers Search for Their Dream Homes
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For BuyersThe way Americans work has changed in recent years, and remote work is at the forefront of this shift. Experts say it’ll continue to be popular for years to come and project that 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely by 2025. To…

Should Baby Boomers Buy or Rent After Selling Their Houses?
Baby Boomers, Buying Myths, Demographics, For Buyers, Rent vs. BuyAre you a baby boomer who’s lived in your current house for a long time and you’re ready for a change? If you’re thinking about selling your house, you have a lot to consider. Will you move to a different state or stay nearby? Is it time…

What Experts Project for Home Prices Over the Next 5 Years
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up BuyersIf you're planning to buy a home, one thing to consider is what experts project home prices will do in the future and how that might affect your investment. While you may have seen negative news over the past year about home prices, they’re…

Get Ready for Smaller, More Affordable Homes
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market UpdatesHave you been trying to buy a home, but higher mortgage rates and home prices are limiting your options? If so, here’s some good news – based on what Ali Wolf, Chief Economist at Zonda, has to say – smaller, more affordable homes are on…

Gen Z: The Next Generation Is Making Moves in the Housing Market
Buying Myths, Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For BuyersGeneration Z (Gen Z) is eager to put down their own roots and achieve financial independence. As a result, they’re turning to homeownership. According to the latest Home Buyers and Sellers Generational Trends Report from the National Association…

Why You Need a True Expert in Today’s Housing Market
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, Selling MythsThe housing market continues to shift and change, and in a fast-moving landscape like we’re in right now, it’s more important than ever to have a trusted real estate agent on your side. Whether you’re buying your first home or selling…

