
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 Housing Market Is Stronger Than You Think
Equity, For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Home Prices, Mortgage RatesYou've probably heard plenty of doom and gloom about the housing market lately. High rates. Stretched budgets. Headlines that make buying or selling sound like a terrible idea. But the data tells a very different story. This isn't 2020 or 2021.…

The 1 Factor That Explains Everything Happening with Home Prices Right Now
Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Inventory, Selling TipsYou'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…

More Sellers Are Taking Their Homes off the Market. Here’s What You Need To Know.
Economy, Expired/Withdrawn/Canceled, For Buyers, For SellersYou may be hearing that a near-record number of homeowners are pulling their houses off the market. And if that headline has you thinking, “Wait… is something bad about to happen?” You’re not alone.Because when people start stepping…

That House That’s Been Sitting Could Be Your Best Shot at a Deal
Affordability, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For BuyersOpen 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 TipsRemember 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,…

Think Home Prices Will Crash? Here’s What the Experts Actually Expect.
For Buyers, Forecasts, Home PricesOne of the biggest reasons buyers are still sitting on the sidelines is because they think home prices are going to come down.Some believe a crash is coming and they'll get a better deal if they hold off.Others worry they'll buy now and watch…

Two Big Reasons To Move This Summer
Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Inventory, Selling TipsA 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 PricesIf 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 BuyersWhether 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…

What Rising Inflation Means for Your Move
Affordability, Economy, For Buyers, Mortgage RatesData shows inflation is moving in the wrong direction. But before the headlines send anyone into a panic, here's what's actually going on, why it matters for the housing market, and what it means if you're thinking about buying or selling.Inflation…

