
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…

2026 Housing Market Outlook
For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Mortgage RatesAfter a couple of years where the housing market felt stuck in neutral, 2026 may be the year things shift back into gear. Expert forecasts show more people are expected to move – and that could open the door for you to do the same.More Homes…

Why Home Prices Aren’t Actually Flat
For Buyers, For Sellers, Home PricesIf you’ve been following real estate news lately, you’ve probably seen headlines saying home prices are flat. And at first glance, that sounds simple enough. But here’s the thing. The reality isn’t quite that straightforward.In most…

What Buyers Say They Need Most (And How the Market’s Responding)
Affordability, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Home Prices, Mortgage RatesA recent survey from Bank of America asked would-be homebuyers what would help them feel better about making a move, and it’s no surprise the answers have a clear theme. They want affordability to improve, specifically prices and rates (see…

Why Buyers and Sellers Face Very Different Conditions Today
For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, InventoryThere’s a new divide in housing right now. In some states, buyers are gaining ground. In others, sellers still have the upper hand. It all depends on where you live. Curious what's happening in your state?These 3 maps show how the split is…

Patience Won’t Sell Your House. Pricing Will.
For Sellers, Home Prices, Selling TipsWaiting for the perfect buyer to fall in love with your house? In today’s market, that’s usually not what’s holding things up. And here’s why.Let’s be real. Homes are taking a week longer to sell than they did a year ago. According…

Why 50% of Homes Are Selling for Under Asking and How To Avoid It
For Sellers, Home Prices, Selling TipsIf your selling strategy still assumes you’ll get multiple offers over asking, it’s officially time for a reset. That frenzied seller’s market is behind us. And here are the numbers to prove it. From Frenzy to “Normal”Right now, about…

Condos Could Be a Win for Today’s Buyers
Affordability, Buying Tips, Downsize, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Home Prices, InventoryNot every homebuyer wants the biggest house on the block. Some want something simpler, more affordable, and easier to maintain, especially in a market where every dollar counts. That’s where condos come in.For first-time buyers, they can be…

The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High
Agent Value, For Sellers, Home Prices, Selling TipsWhen selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it's a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be sharp.The number of homes for sale is climbing. And that means buyers have more choices and can be more…

Home Price Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025
For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, InfographicsSome HighlightsWith all the headlines circulating recently, you may be wondering what’s next for home prices? Here’s what the expert forecasts say.Home prices are still forecast to rise nationally this year, just at a much slower pace. But…

Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets
Agent Value, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, InventoryDepending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. The truth is, local markets are starting to move in different directions. In some places, buyers are calling the shots. In others, sellers still…

