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Dane County’s Fall 2025 Market Insights

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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

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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…
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Madison’s Challenge: Escalating Prices & Sluggish Listings

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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…

What You Need To Know About Concessions

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Some HighlightsNow that there are more homes for sale, buyers have more options. And sellers need to be more flexible to close the deal.That's why almost half of homeowners are making some type of concession. This can include covering closing…

3 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today

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Some HighlightsPrices, rates, and finding the right home are three of the biggest challenges for buyers today. You may find better luck with all 3 if you look at newly built homes.There are more available. Builders are more flexible on prices…

Home Price Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025

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Some 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…

The Latest Mortgage Rate Forecasts

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Some HighlightsIf you’re tempted to delay your move in hope that mortgage rates will come down, you may want to rethink that strategy based on the latest forecast.Experts say mortgage rates are projected to stay in the 6s this year. So don’t…

The 5-Year Rule for Home Prices

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Some HighlightsIf recent home price headlines have you feeling worried, here’s some perspective.​​Home values almost always go up in the long run. ​And the long-term gains offset any short-term dips. Basically, if you plan to live there…

Should You Buy a Vacation Home?

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Some HighlightsNow that summer’s here, you may be planning your next getaway. But what if you didn’t have to? ​Buying a vacation home means having a built-in escape you can use year after year. It gives you the chance to generate rental…

Top 5 Reasons To Hire a Real Estate Agent When You Sell

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Some HighlightsThe right agent doesn’t just list your house – they help you sell smarter, faster, and with fewer surprises.With an agent’s help, you’ll know what’s happening in your local market and how to price your house right. You’ll…

Why Your Home’s Asking Price Matters More Today

Some HighlightsA growing number of homeowners are overestimating today’s market. ​And that’s why the number of sellers dropping their price is back at normal levels.​A lot of the time this is happening because they’re not paying attention…

What You Really Need To Know About Down Payments

Some HighlightsThere’s a misconception going around that you have to put 20% of the purchase price down when you buy a home. But the truth is, many people don’t put down that much unless they’re trying to make their offer more competitive.And…