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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…

5 Reasons Millennials Are Buying Homes

Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Millennials

In the United States, there are over 72 million millennials. If you’re part of that generation and have thought about buying a home, you aren’t alone. According to Zonda, 98% of millennials want to become a homeowner at some point if they…

Think Twice Before Waiting for Lower Home Prices

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Millennials, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

As the housing market continues to change, you may be wondering where it’ll go from here. One factor you’re probably thinking about is home prices, which have come down a bit since they peaked last June. And you’ve likely heard something…

Home Inspections for Sellers: What You Need To Know [INFOGRAPHIC]

For Sellers, Infographics, Selling Myths

Want To Sell Your House This Spring? Price It Right.

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates, Selling Myths

Over the last year, the housing market’s gone through significant change. While it’s still a sellers’ market, homes that are priced right are selling, and they get the most attention from buyers right now. If you’re thinking of selling…

Your Tax Refund Can Help You Achieve Your Homebuying Goals

Buying Myths, Down Payments, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Housing Market Updates, Move-Up Buyers

Have you been saving up to buy a home this year? If so, you know there are a variety of expenses involved – from your down payment to closing costs. But there’s good news – your tax refund can help you achieve your goals by paying for…

The Big Advantage If You Sell This Spring

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates

Thinking about selling your house? If you’ve been waiting for the right time, it could be now while the supply of homes for sale is so low. HousingWire shares:“. . . the big question is whether we are finally starting to see the seasonal…

Homebuyer Activity Shows Signs of Warming Up for Spring

For Sellers, Housing Market Updates

The spring season appears to be warming up in housing as more and more buyers enter the market. And after rising mortgage rates sidelined so many buyers last year, that’s a good sign for sellers. Realtor.com has the latest:“Spring is officially…

The Key Advantage of Investing in a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]

First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Pricing

Trying To Buy a Home? Hang in There.

Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Pricing

We’re still in a sellers’ market. And if you’re looking to buy a home, that means you’re likely facing some unique challenges, like difficulty finding a home and volatile mortgage rates. But keep in mind, there are some benefits to being…

Why Aren’t Home Prices Crashing?

For Buyers, For Sellers, Housing Market Updates

There have been a lot of shifts in the housing market recently. Mortgage rates rose dramatically last year, impacting many people’s ability to buy a home. And after several years of rapid price appreciation, home prices finally peaked last…