
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…

Why So Many Homeowners Are Downsizing Right Now
Downsize, Equity, For Sellers, Senior MarketFor a growing number of homeowners, retirement isn’t some distant idea anymore. It’s starting to feel very real.According to Realtor.com and the Census, nearly 12,000 people will turn 65 every day for the next two years. And the latest data…

Top 2026 Housing Markets for Buyers and Sellers
First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, For Sellers, ForecastsWho doesn’t love a top 10 list? Well, here are two top 10 lists for the housing market this year. But before you take a look, there’s something you should know.If a move is on your radar for 2026, here’s the most important thing you need…

Why Rising Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t a Red Flag for Today’s Housing Market
For Buyers, For Sellers, ForeclosuresIf you’ve seen headlines saying foreclosure activity has been climbing for 10 straight months, it’s easy to assume that's a sign of trouble for the housing market. But when you look at the full picture, a few simple truths become clear:Today’s…

Home Updates That Actually Pay You Back When You Sell
For Sellers, Selling TipsPlanning to sell this spring? While you may be tempted to hold off until the first blooms or the spring showers hit, that's actually waiting too long to get started by today’s standards.Buyers have more options than they did a few years ago.…

The #1 Regret Sellers Have When They Don’t Use an Agent
For Sale by Owner, For Sellers, Price It Right/Overpricing, Selling TipsWant to know the #1 thing homeowners regret when they sell without an agent? It’s that they didn’t price their house correctly for their current market.According to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), those sellers…

Expert Forecasts Point to Affordability Improving in 2026
For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Inventory, Mortgage RatesWondering what to expect from the housing market in 2026? You’re not the only one. For the past few years, affordability has been the biggest barrier standing between most people and their next move. And a lot of buyers and sellers have been…

Thinking about Selling Your House As-Is? Read This First.
For Sellers, Selling TipsIf you’re thinking about selling your house this year, you may be torn between two options:Do you sell it as-is and make it easier on yourself? No repairs. No effort.Or do you fix it up a bit first – so it shows well and sells for as much…

Reasons To Be Optimistic About the 2026 Housing Market
For Buyers, For Sellers, ForecastsIf a move is on your radar for 2026, there’s a lot more working in your favor than there has been in a while.After a stretch where many people felt stuck, 2026 is shaping up to be a year with more balance, more options, and more clarity for…

Your House Didn’t Sell. What Now?
Expired/Withdrawn/Canceled, For SellersWhen your house doesn’t sell, it does more than disrupt your plans, it hits close to home. You prepared for the next chapter. You told people you were moving. You pictured where you’d go next. And then nothing happened.It’s normal to feel…

Headlines Have You Worried about Your Home’s Value? Read This.
Equity, For Sellers, Home PricesHearing talk about home prices falling? That may leave you worried about whether your house is losing value. But here’s what you need to know. While some local markets have seen small price dips this year, home prices are not falling nationally.…

