
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…

Is It Getting More Affordable To Buy a Home?
Affordability, For BuyersOver the past year or so, a lot of people have been talking about how tough it is to buy a home. And while there’s no arguing affordability is still tight, there are signs it’s starting to get a bit better and may improve even more throughout…

Is It Better To Rent Than Buy a Home Right Now?
Buying Tips, For Buyers, Rent vs. BuyYou may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s more affordable to rent right now than it is to buy a home. And while that may be true in some markets if you just look at typical monthly payments, there’s one thing that the numbers…

Ways To Use Your Tax Refund If You Want To Buy a Home
Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage RatesHave you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a number of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But did you also know your tax refund can help you pay for some of these expenses? As Credit…

Builders Are Building Smaller Homes
First-Time Buyers, For BuyersThere’s no arguing it, affordability is still tight. And if you’re trying to buy a home, that may mean you need to look at smaller houses to find one that’s still in your budget. But there is a silver lining: builders are focused on building…

The Top 5 Reasons You Need a Real Estate Agent when Buying a Home
For BuyersYou may have heard headlines in the news lately about agents in the real estate industry and discussions about their commissions. And if you’re following along, it can be pretty confusing. But here’s the thing you really need to know –…

Don’t Let Your Student Loans Delay Your Homeownership Plans
First Time Home Buyers, For BuyersIf you have student loans and want to buy a home, you might have questions about how your debt affects your plans. Do you have to wait until you’ve paid off those loans before you can buy your first home? Or is it possible you could still…

Top 5 Reasons To Hire an Agent When Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
Buying Myths, For Buyers, InfographicsSome HighlightsHiring an agent when buying a home helps you understand the buying process and the local market.They’ll also go over contracts and fine print with you, so you understand what you're agreeing to. Plus, they're good at negotiating,…

Newly Built Homes Could Be a Game Changer This Spring
For BuyersBuying a home this spring? You’re probably navigating today’s affordability challenges and dealing with the limited number of homes for sale. But, what if there was a solution that could help with both?If you’re having a hard time finding…

Is It Easier To Find a Home To Buy Now?
Buying Myths, For BuyersOne of the biggest hurdles buyers have faced over the past few years has been a lack of homes available for sale. But that’s starting to change.The graph below uses the latest data from Realtor.com to show there are more homes on the market…

Single Women Are Embracing Homeownership
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For BuyersIn today's housing market, more and more single women are becoming homeowners. According to data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), 19% of all homebuyers are single women, while only 10% are single men.If you're a single woman…