
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…

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,…

Should You Pay for Your Buyer’s Closing Costs? What Sellers Need To Know.
For Sellers, Selling TipsA few years ago, sellers could get away with saying "no" to just about everything. No repairs.No concessions.No negotiation.If buyers wanted the house, they pretty much had to take it on the seller's terms. But now that inventory’s grown,…

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…

The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026
Economy, For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Mortgage RatesIf the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone.Mortgage rates have risen. Home sales haven't picked up like expected. And many buyers and sellers are wondering when things are going to feel easier or be more affordable.The…

The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now
For Sellers, Inventory, Selling TipsYou may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier.And honestly? A lot of people feel that way right now. But here’s…

Record High Mortgage Debt Sounds Scary. Here’s What the Headlines Leave Out.
Equity, For Buyers, For SellersYou may have seen the headlines lately about mortgage debt in America hitting a record high. And maybe your brother-in-law brought it up at the dinner table like he’s been waiting all week to spark a debate.Here's the thing. He's not wrong.…

The Pricing Mistake That Could Cost You Your Sale
Agent Value, For Sellers, Home Prices, Selling TipsMost sellers come into the market with one number in mind. And it’s often the one that costs them the most. That's their asking price. A survey from Realtor.com shows about 8 in 10 (80%) of sellers expect to sell at or above their asking…

What the Foreclosure Headlines Aren’t Telling You
Equity, For Sellers, ForeclosuresYou've probably seen the headlines saying, "foreclosures are on the rise,” and maybe your mind jumped straight to 2008. That’s understandable. A lot of people remember that crash and all the foreclosures that happened during that window,…

Why Staging Your House Could Pay Off This Spring
Agent Value, For Sellers, Selling TipsSelling your house this season? You’ve probably heard you should stage it before it hits the market. But what does that really mean – and is it worth the effort?The short answer is “yes,” especially right now.With more houses for sale…

The Secret To Selling Fast, No Matter the Market
Agent Value, For Sellers, Selling TipsWhen you put your house on the market, you don’t just want it to sell. You want it to sell fast. But the thing is, nationally, it’s taking a little longer to sell lately. And that slowdown can feel frustrating if you want a fast process.…

