
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…

Home Price Growth Slowed Down. That May Be Changing.
Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Selling TipsAfter more than a year of headlines talking about how home prices are going to crash, the latest data shows that price growth may be starting to pick back up again.

Selling a Luxury House? Here’s Why Now Is a Good Time
For Sellers, Home Prices, Luxury / Vacation, Selling TipsIf you own a luxury house, you're in a stronger spot than most sellers right now. While much of the market has cooled, the high-end tier hasn't.

The House That Started It All Could Kickstart What’s Next
Equity, For Sellers, Inventory, Move-Up, Selling TipsRemember how exciting it was to buy your first place?

Think Nobody’s Buying Homes Right Now? Think Again.
For Sellers, Selling TipsIf you've been thinking about selling, you've probably seen plenty of headlines suggesting buyers have just about disappeared. But there's a big difference between a slow market and a stalled one.Yes, mortgage rates are still higher than most…

The “Take It or Leave It” Attitude Is Fading from the Market – What That Means for You
Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, New Construction, Selling TipsNegotiations are back. More buyers are asking for better deals, and more sellers are giving them. Builders are throwing in extras, too. That’s why whether you’re buying or selling today, there are two terms you’ll hear a lot: concession…

What To Expect from the Housing Market in the Second Half of 2026
Affordability, For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Mortgage RatesIf the first half of this year has left you feeling stuck, you're not the only one. Mortgage rates stayed higher than people wanted. Affordability remained tight. And uncertainty overseas added another layer of pressure nobody saw coming.That's…

What Buying or Selling a Home Gives Back to Your Community
Economy, For Buyers, For SellersBuying or selling a home is a big financial decision. And right now, it feels even bigger. Inflation is high, costs are high, and you want to be sure the timing is right before you make your move. But if you do decide to go for it, whether…

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…

Your House Didn’t Sell. Here’s How To Turn It Around.
Agent Value, Expired/Withdrawn/Canceled, For Sellers, Selling TipsWhen your house doesn’t sell, it’s not just disappointing. It messes with your timing. Your plans. Your confidence. You start second-guessing everything, including the decision to move in the first place. And that raises 2 big questions: Do…

