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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…

3 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today

Affordability, Buying Tips, For Buyers, Infographics, Mortgage Rates, New Construction

Some 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…

The Truth About Down Payments (It’s Not What You Think)

Affordability, Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. Buy

Buying a home is exciting… until you start thinking about the down payment. That’s when the worry can set in.“I’ll never save enough.”“I need a small fortune just to get started.”“I guess I’ll just rent forever.”Sound familiar?…

The 3 Things You Risk by Pricing Too High

Agent Value, For Sellers, Home Prices, Selling Tips

When selling your house, the price you choose isn’t just a number, it's a strategy. And in today’s market, that strategy needs to be sharp.The number of homes for sale is climbing. And that means buyers have more choices and can be more…

What Credit Score Do You Really Need To Buy a Home?

Buying Tips, First-Time Buyers, For Buyers

According to Fannie Mae, 90% of buyers don’t actually know what credit score lenders are looking for, or they overestimate the minimum needed.Let that sink in. That means most homebuyers think they need better credit than they actually…

Home Price Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025

For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Infographics

Some HighlightsWith all the headlines circulating recently, you may be wondering what’s next for home prices? Here’s what the expert forecasts say.Home prices are still forecast to rise nationally this year, just at a much slower pace. But…

Today’s Tale of Two Housing Markets

Agent Value, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Inventory

Depending on where you live, the housing market could feel red-hot or strangely quiet right now. The truth is, local markets are starting to move in different directions. In some places, buyers are calling the shots. In others, sellers still…

Housing Market Forecasts for the Rest of 2025

For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Home Prices, Mortgage Rates

If you’ve been watching the market, you’ve likely noticed a few changes already this year. But what’s next? From home prices to mortgage rates, here’s what the latest expert forecasts suggest for the rest of 2025 – and what these shifts…

The U.S. Foreclosure Map You Need To See

For Buyers, For Sellers, Foreclosures

Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them. But what the data shows is actually happening in the market tells a very different story than what you might be led to believe.…

The Latest Mortgage Rate Forecasts

For Buyers, For Sellers, Forecasts, Infographics, Mortgage Rates

Some HighlightsIf you’re tempted to delay your move in hope that mortgage rates will come down, you may want to rethink that strategy based on the latest forecast.Experts say mortgage rates are projected to stay in the 6s this year. So don’t…

Don’t Make These Mistakes When Selling Your House

Agent Value, For Sellers, Selling Tips

Are you thinking about selling your house? Some common mistakes today can make the process more stressful or even cost you money.Fortunately, they’re easy to avoid, as long as you know what to watch for. Let’s break down the biggest seller…