
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…

Top Mistakes Homeowners Are Making in 2026 (And How To Avoid Them)
For Sellers, Price It Right/Overpricing, Selling TipsLet’s be clear: selling your house is absolutely possible right now. According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), roughly 11k homes sell every day in this country.And the sellers who are making their moves happen all have one thing…

The Price You Set Can Make (or Break) Your Sale
Agent Value, For Sellers, Price It Right/Overpricing, Selling TipsThere’s one decision you're going to make when you sell that determines whether your house sells quickly, or it sits. Whether buyers make an offer, or scroll past it. Whether you walk away with the maximum return, or you end up cutting the…

Home Updates That Actually Pay You Back When You Sell
For Sellers, Selling TipsPlanning to sell this spring? While you may be tempted to hold off until the first blooms or the spring showers hit, that's actually waiting too long to get started by today’s standards.Buyers have more options than they did a few years ago.…

The #1 Regret Sellers Have When They Don’t Use an Agent
For Sale by Owner, For Sellers, Price It Right/Overpricing, Selling TipsWant to know the #1 thing homeowners regret when they sell without an agent? It’s that they didn’t price their house correctly for their current market.According to the latest data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), those sellers…

Thinking about Selling Your House As-Is? Read This First.
For Sellers, Selling TipsIf you’re thinking about selling your house this year, you may be torn between two options:Do you sell it as-is and make it easier on yourself? No repairs. No effort.Or do you fix it up a bit first – so it shows well and sells for as much…

Is Buyer Demand Picking Back Up? What Sellers Should Know.
For Sellers, Selling TipsThe housing market hasn’t felt this energized in a long time – and the numbers backing that up are hard to ignore. Mortgage rates have eased almost a full percentage point this year, and that shift is starting to wake up buyers.Home loan…

Why Selling Your House This Winter Gives You an Edge
For Sellers, Inventory, Selling TipsSpring gets all the attention, but it’s not always the best time to sell a house. Yes, more buyers show up, but so do a lot of other sellers.Winter is different. With fewer homes on the market, your house has a much better chance of standing…

Why More Homeowners Are Giving Up Their Low Mortgage Rate
For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, Selling TipsIf you’re like a lot of homeowners, you’ve probably thought: “I’d like to move… but I don’t want to give up my 3% rate.” That’s fair. That rate has been one of your best financial wins – and it can be hard to let go. But here’s…

4 Reasons Your House Is High on Every Buyer’s Wish List This Season
For Sellers, Inventory, Selling TipsWhen the holidays roll around, travel plans, family gatherings, and all the chaos of the season may make you think it’s better to pull your listing off the market or to wait until 2026 to sell your house. But here’s the thing.Waiting could…

The Top 2 Things Homeowners Need To Know Before Selling
Expired/Withdrawn/Canceled, For Sellers, Price It Right/Overpricing, Selling TipsHere’s something you should know before you sell your house. The homeowners who win in today’s market aren’t the ones waiting it out or stepping back. They’re the ones who adapt from the start.A number of homeowners this year didn’t…

