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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…

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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…

Home Price Appreciation Is Skyrocketing in 2021. What About 2022?

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing

One of the major story lines over the last year is how well the residential real estate market performed. One key metric in the spotlight is home price appreciation. According to the latest indices, home prices are skyrocketing this year. Here…

Understand Your Options To Avoid Foreclosure

Distressed Properties, For Sellers, Foreclosures, Housing Market Updates, Pricing, Short Sales

Even though experts agree there’s no chance of a large-scale foreclosure crisis, there are a number of homeowners who may be coming face-to-face with foreclosure as a possibility. And while the overall percentage of homeowners at risk is…

Reasons You Should Consider Selling This Fall

For Sellers, Interest Rates, Move-Up Buyers

If you’re trying to decide when to sell your house, there may not be a better time to list than right now. The ultimate sellers’ market we’re in today won’t last forever. If you’re thinking of making a move, here are four reasons…

Honoring the American Workforce

Holidays, Time-sensitive, Uncategorized

Wishing you a happy and safe Labor Day.

Your Agent Is Key When Pricing Your House [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Sellers, FSBOs, Infographics, Pricing

Some Highlights Pricing your house right takes market experience and expertise. To find the best list price, your agent balances current market demand, values of homes in your neighborhood, where prices are headed, and your home’s condition. If…

5 Reasons Today’s Housing Market Is Anything but Normal

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Interest Rates, Pricing

There are many headlines out there that claim we’re reverting to a more normal real estate market. That would indicate the housing market is returning to the pre-pandemic numbers we saw from 2015-2019. But that’s not happening. The market…

What You Can Do Right Now To Prepare for Homeownership

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

As rent prices continue to soar, many renters want to know what they can do to get ready to buy their first home. According to recent data from ApartmentList.com: “The first half of 2021 has seen the fastest growth in rent prices since the…

What Buyers and Sellers Need To Know About the Appraisal Gap

Buying Myths, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Pricing

It’s economy 101 – when supply is low and demand is high, prices naturally rise. That’s what’s happening in today’s housing market. Home prices are appreciating at near-historic rates, and that’s creating some challenges when it…

The Difference in Net Worth Between Homeowners and Renters Is Widening

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

Becoming financially secure is an important goal for many people today, but some don’t realize just how much homeownership can help them achieve that dream. A recent report, The Journey Toward Financial Freedom, surveys Americans about their…

Your Checklist To Get Ready To Sell [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Sellers, Infographics

Some Highlights When it comes to selling your house, you want it to look its best inside and out. It’s important to focus on tasks that can make it inviting, show it’s cared for, and boost your curb appeal for prospective buyers. Let’s…