by Joe McAuliffe | Jun 18, 2013 | Buyer Considerations, Cup O' Joe
In today’s market, many perspective buyers make the common mistake of putting a cap on the amount of money they want to spend for a house without realizing how poorly they’re prioritizing what’s important in life. Let’s look at an example of how this can...
by Joe McAuliffe | Jun 15, 2013 | Buyer Considerations, Cup O' Joe
How often have you come across a perspective buyer requesting the impossible? This can be a million dollar bay front property for a fraction of the price or a buyer with a large dog demanding the perfect condominium. Working with difficult buyers that have unrealistic...
by Joe McAuliffe | May 31, 2013 | Buyer Considerations, Cup O' Joe
The front page of the Wall Street Journal today included an article on the Federal Reserve’s recent policy designed to stimulate economic growth. The first line of the story should be of great interest to anyone buying a home: “The bond market’s...
by Joe McAuliffe | May 30, 2013 | Buyer Considerations, Cup O' Joe
Seven or eight years ago, the real estate market was on fire. Buyers and investors were purchasing real estate with reckless abandon, despite the fact there was no logical way to justify double-digit appreciation. Despite the fact that inventory levels were rising,...
by Joe McAuliffe | May 24, 2013 | Buyer Considerations
Consumers in the United States have been conditioned to look for sales before they buy. Every Company knows when they promote a special price or “Deal”, it creates urgency and prompts consumers who may be thinking about buying to take action. The...
