
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…

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…

Where Will You Go After You Sell?
Affordability, For Buyers, For Sellers, New ConstructionIf you’re planning to sell your house and move, you probably know there’s been a shortage of options available. But here’s the good news: the supply of homes for sale has grown in a lot of markets this year – and that’s not just existing,…

The Top 2 Reasons To Consider a Newly Built Home
Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Inventory, New ConstructionWhen you’re planning a move, it’s normal to wonder where you’ll end up and what your future home is going to look like. Maybe you’ve got a specific picture of that house in your mind. But unless you came into this process knowing you…

Why Having Your Own Agent Matters When Buying a New Construction Home
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, New ConstructionFinding the right home is one of the biggest challenges for potential buyers today. Right now, the supply of homes for sale is still low. But there is a bright spot. Newly built homes make up a larger percent of the total homes available for…

Explaining Today’s Low Housing Supply [INFOGRAPHIC]
Housing Market Updates, Infographics, New ConstructionSome HighlightsWondering why the supply of homes for sale is limited today? There are a few factors at play.Lack of building over time, the mortgage rate lock-in effect, and people staying in their houses longer are three of the main reasons…

Why Is Housing Inventory So Low?
For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, New ConstructionOne question that’s top of mind if you’re thinking about making a move today is: Why is it so hard to find a house to buy? And while it may be tempting to wait it out until you have more options, that’s probably not the best strategy.…

