
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…

Two Big Reasons To Move This Summer
Buying Tips, For Buyers, For Sellers, Home Prices, Inventory, Selling TipsA lot of people who want to move are telling themselves the same thing: "Maybe I'll just wait until later this year once things calm down." While waiting sounds like a good plan, there's something worth knowing before you decide. Rates aren’t…

The Real Reason Some People Are Still Moving Right Now
For Sellers, Inventory, Selling TipsYou may be telling yourself you’re going to wait to move – maybe you’re hoping mortgage rates will come down, prices will fall, or the market will feel a little easier.And honestly? A lot of people feel that way right now. But here’s…

The Pricing Mistake That Could Cost You Your Sale
Agent Value, For Sellers, Home Prices, Selling TipsMost sellers come into the market with one number in mind. And it’s often the one that costs them the most. That's their asking price. A survey from Realtor.com shows about 8 in 10 (80%) of sellers expect to sell at or above their asking…

Why Staging Your House Could Pay Off This Spring
Agent Value, For Sellers, Selling TipsSelling your house this season? You’ve probably heard you should stage it before it hits the market. But what does that really mean – and is it worth the effort?The short answer is “yes,” especially right now.With more houses for sale…

The Secret To Selling Fast, No Matter the Market
Agent Value, For Sellers, Selling TipsWhen you put your house on the market, you don’t just want it to sell. You want it to sell fast. But the thing is, nationally, it’s taking a little longer to sell lately. And that slowdown can feel frustrating if you want a fast process.…

Is Late May the Best Time To List Your House?
For Sellers, Home Prices, Selling TipsYou may have heard April 12-18 was the “best week” to list your house. That’s based on a report from Realtor.com. But now that it’s passed, you may be wondering if you missed your moment.Here's the good news – you didn’t. Because…

Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age
Agent Value, Downsize, For Sellers, Selling Tips, Senior MarketAt some point, as you start thinking about the years ahead, this question tends to come up:“Could I stay here long-term… or would it make more sense to move?”It’s not always urgent. It often shows up in small moments, like going up and…

The #1 Reason Buyers Walk Away (And How To Get Ahead of It)
Agent Value, For Sellers, Selling TipsYou may have seen headlines on social saying the number of buyers backing out of their contracts is on the rise – and has recently reached a high not seen since 2017. That can sound intimidating. But it varies a lot by market.And here’s…

If Your House Isn’t Getting Offers, Read This.
Agent Value, For Sellers, Price It Right/Overpricing, Selling TipsOnline searches for “can’t sell house” just hit an all-time high according to Google Trends. So, if your house has been sitting on the market without any bites, you’re not the only one. But it's also not the end of the road. Homes are…

Spring Sellers Have an Edge. Here’s Why.
Featured, For Sellers, Selling TipsHomeowners looking to sell usually want three things: plenty of interested buyers, strong offers, and a short timeline. Spring is the season that most often delivers all three.So, if a move has been on your mind this year, this is the window…

