
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…

Two Reasons You Should Sell Your House
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling MythsWondering if you should sell your house this year? As you make your decision, think about what’s motivating you to consider moving. A recent survey from realtor.com asked why homeowners are thinking about selling their houses this year. Here…

4 Key Tips for Selling Your House This Spring
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling MythsSpring has arrived, and that means more and more people are getting their homes ready to sell. But with recent shifts in real estate, this year’s spring housing market will be different from the frenzy of the past several years. To sell your…

The Role of Access in Selling Your House
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling MythsOnce you’ve made the decision to sell your house and have hired a real estate agent to help, they’ll ask how much access to your home you want to give potential buyers. Your answer matters more now than it did in recent years. Here’s why.At…

What’s Ahead for Home Prices in 2023
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. BuyOver the past year, home prices have been a widely debated topic. Some have said we’ll see a massive drop in prices and that this could be a repeat of 2008 – which hasn’t happened. Others have forecasted a real estate market that could…

Here’s Why the Housing Market Isn’t Going To Crash [INFOGRAPHIC]
For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Pricing
2 Things Sellers Need To Know This Spring
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling MythsA lot has changed over the past year, and you might be wondering what’s in store for the spring housing market. If you’re planning to sell your house this season, here’s what real estate experts are saying you should keep in mind.1. Houses…

Equity Gains for Today’s Homeowners
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers, PricingToday’s homeowners are sitting on significant equity, even as home price appreciation has eased recently. If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a boost over the past few years thanks to rising home prices. Here’s what it means for…

What You Should Know About Rising Mortgage Rates
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Move-Up BuyersAfter steadily falling over the winter, mortgage rates have started to rise in recent weeks. This is concerning to some potential homebuyers as the combination of higher mortgage rates and higher prices have made homes less affordable. So, if…

One Major Benefit of Investing in a Home
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up BuyersOne of the many reasons to buy a home is that it’s a major way to build wealth and gain financial stability. According to Freddie Mac:“Building equity through your monthly principal payments and appreciation is a critical part of homeownership…

How To Make Your Dream of Homeownership a Reality
Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up BuyersAccording to a recent Harris Poll survey, 8 in 10 Americans say buying a home is a priority, and 28 million Americans actually plan to buy within the next 12 months. Homeownership provides many financial and nonfinancial benefits, so that interest…

