
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…

Are Builders Overbuilding Again? Let’s Look at the Facts.
For Buyers, For Sellers, Inventory, New ConstructionIf it feels like you’re seeing new construction signs pop up everywhere, you’re not wrong. Builders have been busy. And it’s left some people wondering: Are we overbuilding like we did right before the 2008 housing crash?No matter what…

Why More Buyers Are Turning to New Construction This Year
Affordability, Buying Tips, For Buyers, New ConstructionThere’s a trend taking hold in real estate right now: more buyers are choosing newly built homes. And it’s not just about getting the latest technology or modern floorplans. It’s because they may be able to get a better deal.Builders are…

Builder Incentives Reach 5-Year High
Buying Tips, For Buyers, Move-Up, New ConstructionEven with more homes on the market right now, some buyers are still having a tough time finding the right one at the right price. Maybe the layout feels off. Maybe it still needs some updating. Or maybe it’s just more of the same.That’s…

What Everyone’s Getting Wrong About the Rise in New Home Inventory
For Buyers, New ConstructionYou may have seen talk online that new home inventory is at its highest level since the crash. And if you lived through the crash back in 2008, seeing new construction is up again may feel a little scary.But here’s what you need to remember:…

Are These Myths About Buying a Newly Built Home Holding You Back?
Affordability, Agent Value, For Buyers, New ConstructionIf you’ve been skipping over newly built homes in your search, you might be doing so based on outdated assumptions. Let’s clear up a few of the most common myths, so you don’t miss out on a solid opportunity.Myth 1: New Homes Are More…

3 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today
Affordability, Buying Tips, For Buyers, Infographics, Mortgage Rates, New ConstructionSome 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…

Why a Newly Built Home Might Be the Move Right Now
Affordability, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Home Prices, Inventory, Mortgage Rates, Move-Up, New Construction, Rent vs. BuyAre you looking for better home prices, or even a lower mortgage rate? You might find both in one place: a newly built home. While many buyers are overlooking new construction, it could be your best opportunity in today’s market. Here’s…

Newly Built Homes May Be Less Expensive Than You Think
Affordability, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Home Prices, New ConstructionDo you think a brand-new home means a bigger price tag? Think again.Right now, something unique is happening in the housing market. According to the Census and the National Association of Realtors (NAR), the median price of newly built homes…

Is a Newly Built Home Right for You? The Pros and Cons
Buying Tips, For Buyers, New ConstructionWhen searching for a home, you don’t want to skip over new builds as an option. Right now, there are more newly built homes to choose from than there would normally be in the market. And those added choices come with some pretty incredible…

The Latest Builder Trend: Smaller, Less Expensive Homes
Affordability, For Buyers, New ConstructionEven though affordability is improving, buying a home can still feel tough right now. But here’s some good news: builders are focusing their efforts on building smaller homes, and they’re offering key incentives to buyers. And both of these…

