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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…

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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 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now

Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Inventory, Selling Tips

You've probably heard that home prices are cooling off. And that's true – nationally. But zoom in on individual markets across the country, and the picture looks completely different depending on where you are.Some areas are still seeing solid…

That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal

Affordability, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers

Open up a home search and you'll see them. Listings that have been on the market for two months. Three. Some longer.Most buyers scroll right past them, assuming something’s wrong with the house. But that instinct could be costing you, since…

Is It Still a Seller’s Market? Here’s What the Data Says.

Agent Value, Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Selling Tips

Remember a few years back when sellers held all the power and buyers were stuck offering way over asking or waiving inspections just to get a chance at the house? In many markets, those days are behind us.While it’s going to vary by area,…

Two Big Reasons To Move This Summer

Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Inventory, Selling Tips

A lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: "Maybe I'll just wait until later this year once things calm down." While waiting sounds like a good plan, there's something worth knowing before you decide. Rates aren’t…

Lower Asking Prices Are a Win for Today’s Buyers

Affordability, Buying Tips, For Buyers, Home Prices

If affordability has been the biggest thing standing between you and a home, there's a little good news. Asking prices have started to come down.The typical seller listed their house for a median of $429,500 in May. That’s 2.4% lower than…

Could Moving a Bit Further Out Change Everything About Your Budget?

Affordability, Agent Value, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers

Whether you're dreaming about buying your first home or wondering if it’s time to move on from the one you're in, affordability is probably weighing on your mind. Home prices are still high in many markets, and even though things have improved…

Less House, More Home: Why Smaller Homes Are Paying Off for Today’s Buyers

Affordability, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, New Construction

You started shopping with a specific mental image of your future home in your mind. Then the houses in your budget came in smaller than you pictured.That’s the reality for a lot of buyers right now. Affordability is tight.But don’t let that…

What Most Veterans Don’t Know About Their VA Home Loan Benefit

Affordability, Buying Tips, For Buyers

Nearly half of Veterans (49%) feel homeownership is currently out of reach, according to a recent survey from NewDay USA.But many are closer than they think. And you might be, too.If you’re a Veteran, you probably know the Veterans Affairs…

Newly Built Home Prices Hit a 5-Year Low