by Joe McAuliffe | Apr 2, 2013 | Buyer Considerations, Cup O' Joe
Last week the Case-Shiller index reported that home prices continued their recovery, rising 8.1% in January, from a year earlier. Â Â That number is expected to rise even further once February and March sales are reported. Â This should cause serious concern for buyers....
by Joe McAuliffe | Mar 29, 2013 | Buyer Considerations, Cup O' Joe
According to AARP, life expectancy during the second half of the twentieth century grew by nearly thirty years. Consider the following chart: According to the U.S. Census Bureau, life expectancy since 1940 has increased dramatically. YEAR 1940 1960 1980 2000 2020 2040...
by Joe McAuliffe | Mar 27, 2013 | Buyer Considerations, Cup O' Joe
Remember how depressing it was to read the headlines the last few years? It’s no wonder homeowners were willing to let their homes sell at bargain basement prices. This year, the tide has turned. Â If you’ve been paying attention to recent headlines,...
by Joe McAuliffe | Mar 24, 2013 | Buyer Considerations, Cup O' Joe
For those of you who have been wondering just how good an investment real estate is, consider the following: United States – From 2000-2010, the population of the United States increased by almost 10% and is now at 308 million people. At 2.4 persons per...
by Joe McAuliffe | Mar 18, 2013 | Buyer Considerations, Cup O' Joe
Parents who have the financial means, and are interested in providing for their children’s future financial security should give purchasing Real Estate a serious look. What other investment vehicle affords parents the ability to take $10,000-$20,000 now and within 20...
by Joe McAuliffe | Mar 14, 2013 | Buyer Considerations, Cup O' Joe
Does it make sense to buy real estate as an investment? Consider the example below using the following: $80,000 purchase price for property                   3.   $700/month rent + 3% annual rental increase (historical average) $60,000 mortgage amount (with 25%...
