For Buyers - The McGrady Group

Auto Added by WPeMatico

Madison-WI-vs.-National-Real-Estate-Trends-March-2024-Listings.png

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…

Dane County Market Snapshot, Inventory Low, End of 2023

The McGrady Group 2024

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…

Things To Avoid After You Apply for a Mortgage

Buying Tips, For Buyers, Infographics

Some HighlightsOnce a lender has reviewed your finances as part of the homebuying process, you want to be as consistent as possible. Don’t make any big changes that could affect your mortgage application.Here are a few tips. Don’t change…

Townhomes: A Smart Solution for Today’s First-Time Buyers

First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Inventory

Buying your first home in today’s market can feel tough. Between high home prices and mortgage rates, affordability is still a big challenge. And some buyers are making one simple trade-off that’s getting them in the door faster: square…

Here’s What a Recession Could Mean for the Housing Market

For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices

Recession talk is all over the news, and the odds of a recession are rising this year. And that leaves people wondering what would happen to the housing market if we do go into a recession.Let’s take a look at some historical data to show…

Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It Might Be Time To Hit Play Again

For Buyers, Inventory

Last year, 70% of buyers abandoned their home search – and maybe you were one of them. It makes sense. Inventory was low, prices were high, and mortgage rates were up and down like a rollercoaster. All of that made it really hard to find a…

Buyers Have More Negotiation Power – Here’s How To Use It

Agent Value, Buying Tips, For Buyers

You may have heard there are more homes for sale right now. And while that’ll vary depending on the market, it means that overall, things are starting to lean in a more balanced direction. As that happens, some sellers are a bit more open…

Why Pre-Approval Is More Important Than Ever This Spring

Buying Tips, For Buyers

Spring is here, and so is the busiest season in real estate. More buyers are out looking for homes, which means more competition for you. If you want to put yourself in the best position to buy, there’s one step you can’t afford to skip,…

4 Things To Expect from the Spring Housing Market

For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates

Spring is in full swing, and the housing market is picking up along with it. And if you’ve been wondering whether now is the right time to buy or sell, here’s the inside scoop on why this spring may be a great time to make your move.1. There…

Your Roadmap to Homeownership

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

Some HighlightsBuying a home isn’t just a transaction – it’s a journey. And like any great adventure, having a solid roadmap makes all the difference. From building your dream team to getting pre-approved, house hunting, and signing…

How Buying or Selling a Home Helps Your Local Economy

For Buyers, For Sellers

Whether you’re buying or selling a house, here’s something to think about that most people don’t. Your decision doesn’t just impact your life and your family’s, it sparks a ripple effect that has a positive impact on your entire community.Every…

Madison’s Spring 2025 Market Outlook

Dane County Market Analysis, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Market Updates, McGrady Group Blog, Pricing, Time-sensitive

Dane County’s 2025 housing market seems set to repeat 2024 patterns, so today’s Sellers can expect similar results to those their neighbors netted in 2024. The good news for Buyers is that Dane County inventory has increased…