
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…

How Buying a Multi-Generational Home Helps with Affordability Today
Demographics, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. BuyIn today's world of rising housing costs, many buyers are looking for ways to still be able to buy a home. Some of them have found a solution in multi-generational living.Multi-generational living is when two or more adult generations live together…

The Difference Between Renting and Buying a Home [INFOGRAPHIC]
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Move-Up Buyers, Rent vs. BuySome HighlightsWhen deciding between buying a home or renting, think about these three important factors.Buying a home means avoiding rising rents, owning a tangible and valuable asset, and growing your wealth over time.If you’re ready to…

Growing Your Net Worth with Homeownership
Buying Myths, For Buyers, Rent vs. BuyTake a moment to imagine where you want to be in a few years. You might be thinking about your job, money, wanting more stability, or goals you want to reach soon. Is homeownership a part of that vision? If it is, you should know owning a home…

Should Baby Boomers Buy or Rent After Selling Their Houses?
Baby Boomers, Buying Myths, Demographics, For Buyers, Rent vs. BuyAre you a baby boomer who’s lived in your current house for a long time and you’re ready for a change? If you’re thinking about selling your house, you have a lot to consider. Will you move to a different state or stay nearby? Is it time…

Owning Your Home Helps You Build Wealth
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. BuyYou may have heard some people say it’s better to rent than buy a home right now. But, even today, there are lots of good reasons to become a homeowner. One of them is that owning a home is typically viewed as a good long-term investment that…

Why Homeownership Wins in the Long Run
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Pricing, Rent vs. BuyToday’s higher mortgage rates, inflationary pressures, and concerns about a potential recession have some people questioning: should I still buy a home this year? While it’s true this year has unique challenges for homebuyers, it’s important…

Homeownership Helps Protect You from Inflation [INFOGRAPHIC]
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Infographics, Rent vs. BuySome HighlightsWondering if it makes sense to buy a home today even when inflation is high? When other costs go up due to inflation, buying a home helps you keep your monthly housing expense steady.Rents typically increase with inflation. Maybe…

Owning a Home Helps Protect Against Inflation
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. BuyYou’re probably feeling the impact of high inflation every day as prices have gone up on groceries, gas, and more. If you’re a renter, you’re likely experiencing it a lot as your rent continues to rise. Between all of those elevated costs…

Why Buying a Home Makes More Sense Than Renting Today
Buying Myths, First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. BuyWondering if you should continue renting or if you should buy a home this year? If so, consider this. Rental affordability is still a challenge and has been for years. That’s because, historically, rents trend up over time. Data from the Census…

Reasons To Consider Condos in Your Home Search
First Time Home Buyers, For Buyers, Rent vs. BuyAre you having trouble finding a home that fits your needs and your budget? If so, you should know there’s an option worth considering – condominiums, also known as condos. According to Bankrate:“A condo can be a more affordable entry…

