
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…

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…

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.…

What Rising Inflation Means for Your Move
Affordability, Economy, For Buyers, Mortgage RatesData shows inflation is moving in the wrong direction. But before the headlines send anyone into a panic, here's what's actually going on, why it matters for the housing market, and what it means if you're thinking about buying or selling.Inflation…

The Mid-Year Housing Market Update: Why Forecasts Changed in 2026
Economy, For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Mortgage RatesIf the housing market feels confusing right now, you’re not alone.Mortgage rates have risen. Home sales haven't picked up like expected. And many buyers and sellers are wondering when things are going to feel easier or be more affordable.The…

The Truth About Affordability Today
Affordability, Economy, For Buyers, Mortgage RatesLet's be real with each other for a second about affordability. Because you deserve someone who will be honest and transparent about what’s going on, especially if you’ve got a move on your mind.Here’s the full picture of what’s happening…

3 Things That Are Not Going To Happen in Today’s Housing Market
For Buyers, Home Prices, Inventory, Mortgage RatesThere’s a lot of uncertainty right now and that’s leading to some dramatic headlines. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make you feel a little less sure about your decision.A recent study by CNBC asked homebuyers what…

Wondering If You Should Still Buy a Home Right Now? Here’s What To Keep in Mind.
Affordability, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Mortgage RatesWith economic headlines, global events, and near constant talk about affordability, you may be wondering if this is the right time to move. But here’s what you need to remember.While recent events do have some impact on the housing market,…

Thinking About an Adjustable-Rate Mortgage? Here’s What You Need To Know.
Buying Tips, For Buyers, Mortgage RatesIf you’ve been looking for a home lately, you’ve probably felt how tough affordability still is. And that's exactly why more buyers are opting for adjustable-rate mortgages, or ARMs.Here's what you need to understand about how they work,…

You Can’t Control What’s Happening with Mortgage Rates. But You Can Control This.
Buying Tips, For Buyers, Mortgage RatesMortgage rates have been volatile lately. And if you’re thinking about buying a home, that can make it harder to plan.

Dane County Spring ‘26: Still a Seller’s Market — Just Not the Same One
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 Fall 2025 Dane County Real Estate market update, we said to watch for inventory creeping up and days on market settling in at higher levels than the pandemic-era lows. Heading into Spring 2026, days on market are tracking in line with…

