
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 #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away (And How To Get Ahead of It)
Agent Value, For Sellers, Selling TipsYou may have seen headlines on social saying the number of buyers backing out of their contracts is on the rise – and has recently reached a high not seen since 2017. That can sound intimidating. But it varies a lot by market.And here’s…

Dane County Spring ‘26: Still a Seller’s Market — Just Not the Same One
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 Fall 2025 Dane County Real Estate market update, we said to watch for inventory creeping up and days on market settling in at higher levels than the pandemic-era lows. Heading into Spring 2026, days on market are tracking in line with…

One Key Sign We’re Not Headed for a Wave of Foreclosures
For Buyers, For Sellers, ForeclosuresForeclosures are ticking up. And that may make your mind jump straight to thoughts of 2008 – specifically to what happened to the market during the housing crash. So, let’s do exactly what your brain already wants to do, and see if there’s…

If Your House Isn’t Getting Offers, Read This.
Agent Value, For Sellers, Price It Right/Overpricing, Selling TipsOnline searches for “can’t sell house” just hit an all-time high according to Google Trends. So, if your house has been sitting on the market without any bites, you’re not the only one. But it's also not the end of the road. Homes are…

Spring Sellers Have an Edge. Here’s Why.
Featured, For Sellers, Selling TipsHomeowners looking to sell usually want three things: plenty of interested buyers, strong offers, and a short timeline. Spring is the season that most often delivers all three.So, if a move has been on your mind this year, this is the window…

Are Home Prices Dropping? Here’s the Real Story.
Equity, For Sellers, Home PricesYou’ve probably seen posts on social media talking about how “home prices are falling.” And when you see something like that, it’s normal to wonder:Is this the start of a crash?What does this mean for my house?Let’s clear this up right…

The Hidden Advantage Repeat Buyers Have Right Now
Downsize, Equity, For Sellers, Senior MarketWhat if you didn’t have a mortgage payment on your next house? It may sound a little unrealistic. But for a number of homeowners, it’s actually doable.Nearly 3 in 10 homes purchased today are bought in cash, according to the National Association…

Top Mistakes Homeowners Are Making in 2026 (And How To Avoid Them)
For Sellers, Price It Right/Overpricing, Selling TipsLet’s be clear: selling your house is absolutely possible right now. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), roughly 11k homes sell every day in this country.And the sellers who are making their moves happen all have one thing…

How Your Equity Could Help Younger Generations Buy a Home
Equity, For Sellers, Senior MarketFor a lot of parents or grandparents, watching a family member struggle to buy their first home right now is hard. That's because you saw firsthand how homeownership gave your life more stability and helped grow your net worth – and you want…

The Price You Set Can Make (or Break) Your Sale
Agent Value, For Sellers, Price It Right/Overpricing, Selling TipsThere’s one decision you're going to make when you sell that determines whether your house sells quickly, or it sits. Whether buyers make an offer, or scroll past it. Whether you walk away with the maximum return, or you end up cutting the…

