
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…

Don’t Let the Fear of a Buyer Backing Out Scare You Away from Selling
Expired/Withdrawn/Canceled, For Sellers, Selling TipsThere's nothing quite like the excitement of getting an offer on your house. You're one step closer to moving on to what's next. But what happens if that buyer backs out or ghosts you before closing?If you've been seeing headlines about more…

Who’s Buying Homes with Cash Right Now?
Agent Value, Buying Tips, Equity, For Buyers, For Sellers, Selling TipsRyan Serhant, CEO of SERHANT, says there isn’t just 1 housing market right now. There are really 4: cash buyers, buyers who need a mortgage, homeowners with low mortgage rates, and builders. Today, let’s zoom in on the 1st group – cash…

To Sell or Rent? How To Choose the Best Path for Your House.
Agent Value, For Sellers, Price It Right/Overpricing, Selling TipsSelling your house is a big step, and you want it to go smoothly. And with houses taking a little longer to sell these days, renting it out might start to sound like a nice backup plan.But the reality is, while renting can work well for some…

Homes Are Still Selling – Even in a Slower Market
For Sellers, Selling TipsIf you’ve seen headlines saying home sales are slowing down, you may be wondering: is this really a good time to sell?While the latest numbers show sales picked up slightly in September, they're still down compared to last year. But here’s…

Why There are More Homes for Sale Right Now (and What It Means for You)
Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Inventory, Selling TipsMortgage rates being back above 7% isn't exactly the news most people wanted. But it’s changing the market in ways that matter whether you’re buying or selling. The number of homes for sale is growing faster than it was this time last year.…

Renovate or Relocate? What To Know Before You Decide To Age in Place
Downsize, For Sellers, Selling Tips, Senior MarketYou've spent years making your house feel like home, celebrating milestones, making each room your own, and turning neighbors into friends. As you look ahead to the next chapter of your life, it's natural to wonder if this is still the place…

Myth vs. Reality: Does the Fed Control Mortgage Rates?
Affordability, Agent Value, Buying Tips, Economy, For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, Selling TipsYou've probably heard the Federal Reserve (the Fed) is raising rates again. And if you're planning to buy or sell a house, you may be wondering what that means for you.With all the headlines, it’s easy to think the Fed sets mortgage rates.…

What Higher Mortgage Rates Mean for Home Sellers
For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, New Construction, Selling TipsHigher mortgage rates don't just affect buyers. They can change what it takes to sell your house, too.That's because today's buyers are paying close attention to affordability. And when rates rise, even a relatively small change can make a noticeable…

Why So Many Sellers Are Cutting Their Price Right Now
Affordability, Agent Value, Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Price It Right/Overpricing, Selling TipsPrice cuts are turning up everywhere right now, and they read very differently depending on which side of the deal you’re on.Sellers tend to worry a cut means walking away with less than they hoped. Sometimes that’s true, but more often…

There Are 4 Types of Housing Markets Right Now. Which 1 Are You In?
Agent Value, Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Mortgage Rates, New Construction, Selling TipsToday’s housing market splits into four distinct types. You’ve got cash buyers, buyers financing a purchase, owners who feel locked into a low rate, and builders with homes to sell. Which type you’re in changes how you should buy or sell.…

