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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…

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

Affordability, Buying Tips, For Buyers

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Home Prices, Inventory

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

First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

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…

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

Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, New Construction, Selling Tips

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

Affordability, For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates

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…

Student Loans Are Back in the News. Don’t Let It Put Your Homeownership Plans on Hold.

Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers

Student loans are back in the spotlight. And whether you've been following the headlines closely or just catching bits and pieces here and there, there's a good chance they've been on your mind lately.And if you’re questioning whether you…

What Buying or Selling a Home Gives Back to Your Community

Economy, For Buyers, For Sellers

Buying or selling a home is a big financial decision. And right now, it feels even bigger. Inflation is high, costs are high, and you want to be sure the timing is right before you make your move. But if you do decide to go for it, whether…

Down Payments Are Smaller Than They’ve Been Since 2021

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

Saving for a down payment can feel like the hardest part of buying a home. And with affordability as tight as it’s been lately, it’s fair to wonder how anyone manages it right now. Here’s something you may not have seen coming. Some people…