
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…

Let’s Navigate the 2024 Dane County Market Together
Dane County Market Analysis, For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Industry News, Interest Rates, Market Updates, Pricing
With a competitive 2024 market upon us, The McGrady Group is excited to help our clients balance rising home prices, dynamic interest rates, and low inventory levels. The housing market's current stability, driven by economic factors and population…

It’s Time To Prepare Your House for a Spring Listing
For SellersIf you're thinking of selling your house this spring, now is the perfect time to start getting it ready. With the market gearing up for its busiest time of year, it'll be important to make sure your house shines bright among the competition.Here…

Achieve Your Dream of Homeownership with Condos and Townhomes [INFOGRAPHIC]
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, InfographicsSome HighlightsIf you’re trying to buy a home but are having a hard time finding something in your budget, here’s something that can help: consider condos and townhomes.They may better fit your budget, can help you start building equity,…

Don’t Let the Latest Home Price Headlines Confuse You
Housing Market Updates, PricingBased on what you’re hearing in the news about home prices, you may be worried they’re falling. But here’s the thing. The headlines aren’t giving you the full picture.If you look at the national data for 2023, home prices actually showed…

Why So Many People Fall in Love with Homeownership
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. BuyChances are at some point in your life you’ve heard the phrase, home is where the heart is. There’s a reason that’s said so often. Becoming a homeowner is emotional.So, if you’re trying to decide if you want to keep on renting or if…

Bridging the Gaps on the Road to Homeownership
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up BuyersHomeownership is a major part of the American Dream. But, the path to achieving this dream can be quite difficult. While progress has been made to improve fair housing access, households of color still face unique challenges on the road to owning…

What’s Really Happening with Mortgage Rates?
Housing Market Updates, Interest RatesAre you feeling a bit unsure about what’s really happening with mortgage rates? That might be because you’ve heard someone say they’re coming down. But then you read somewhere else that they’re up again. And that may leave you scratching…

Winning Plays for Buying a Home in Today’s Market [INFOGRAPHIC]
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Infographics, Move-Up BuyersSome HighlightsIn today's housing market, you can still come out on top if you have the right team and plan.To win when buying a home, you need to build your team, make strategic plays, consider what’s in and out of bounds, and stand out from…

Home Equity Can Be a Game Changer When You Sell
For Sellers, Selling MythsAre you on the fence about selling your house? While affordability is improving this year, it’s still tight. And that may be on your mind. But understanding your home equity could be the key to making your decision easier. An article from…

Why Pre-Approval Is Even More Important This Year
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For BuyersOn the road to becoming a homeowner? If so, you may have heard the term pre-approval get tossed around. Let’s break down what it is and why it’s important if you’re looking to buy a home in 2024.What Pre-Approval IsAs part of the homebuying…

Houses Are Still Selling Fast
For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling MythsHave you been thinking about selling your house? If so, here’s some good news. While the housing market isn't as frenzied as it was during the ‘unicorn’ years when houses were selling quicker than ever, they’re still selling faster than…