
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…

A Recession Doesn’t Equal a Housing Crisis
Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, PricingEverywhere you look, people are talking about a potential recession. And if you’re planning to buy or sell a house, this may leave you wondering if your plans are still a wise move. To help ease your mind, experts are saying that if we do…

Why Today’s Foreclosure Numbers Are Nothing Like 2008
Distressed Properties, Foreclosures, Housing Market UpdatesYou’ve likely seen headlines about the number of foreclosures climbing in today’s housing market. That may leave you with a few questions, especially if you’re thinking about buying a house. Understanding what they really mean is mission-critical…

The Three Factors Affecting Home Affordability Today
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers, PricingThere’s been a lot of focus on higher mortgage rates and how they’re creating affordability challenges for today’s homebuyers. It’s true that rates climbed dramatically since the record-low we saw during the pandemic. But home affordability…

What Are the Experts Saying About the Spring Housing Market?
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, PricingThe housing market’s been going through a lot of change lately, and there’s been uncertainty surrounding what will happen this spring. You may be wondering if more homes will go on the market, what’s next with home prices and mortgage…

Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers, PricingAs the housing market continues to change, you may be wondering where it’ll go from here. One factor you’re probably thinking about is home prices, which have come down a bit since they peaked last June. And you’ve likely heard something…

Want To Sell Your House This Spring? Price It Right.
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling MythsOver the last year, the housing market’s gone through significant change. While it’s still a sellers’ market, homes that are priced right are selling, and they get the most attention from buyers right now. If you’re thinking of selling…

Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals
Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up BuyersHave you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a variety of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But there’s good news – your tax refund can help you achieve your goals by paying for…

The Big Advantage If You Sell This Spring
For Sellers, Housing Market UpdatesThinking about selling your house? If you’ve been waiting for the right time, it could be now while the supply of homes for sale is so low. HousingWire shares:“. . . the big question is whether we are finally starting to see the seasonal…

Homebuyer Activity Shows Signs of Warming Up for Spring
For Sellers, Housing Market UpdatesThe spring season appears to be warming up in housing as more and more buyers enter the market. And after rising mortgage rates sidelined so many buyers last year, that’s a good sign for sellers. Realtor.com has the latest:“Spring is officially…

Why Aren’t Home Prices Crashing?
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market UpdatesThere have been a lot of shifts in the housing market recently. Mortgage rates rose dramatically last year, impacting many people’s ability to buy a home. And after several years of rapid price appreciation, home prices finally peaked last…

