Buyer Considerations: Know Market Trends Before You Buy

by Joe McAuliffe | Jan 10, 2013 | Buyer Considerations, Cup O' Joe

Throughout the past 5-6 years there have been tremendous market swings in local and national real estate.  This led to a great concern to prospective buyers. With prices dropping more than 50% in many markets, buyers have learned to focus very heavily on what...

Expect Housing Affordability to Decrease Next Year

by Joe McAuliffe | Dec 26, 2012 | Buyer Considerations, Cup O' Joe

Buyer Considerations: If You’re Disappointed with the Selection, Just Wait Until Prices Go Up

by Joe McAuliffe | Dec 20, 2012 | Buyer Considerations, Cup O' Joe

Buyer Considerations: There’s Still Time to Avoid the Tax Monster

by Joe McAuliffe | Dec 7, 2012 | Buyer Considerations, Cup O' Joe

For months now, one of the major ongoing focuses has been on deficit spending and the risk of the US economy falling off the Fiscal Cliff.  The issue is simple, the solution, not so much.  We can’t keep spending as a nation. The US can’t keep spending...

Buyer Considerations: Catch Sellers While They are Still Nervous

by Joe McAuliffe | Dec 6, 2012 | Buyer Considerations, Cup O' Joe

In most areas of the country, the end of the year is a time when both buyers and sellers tend to postpone their real estate plans and focus on preparation for the new year, family plans and holiday festivities. This may not be a  good strategy for buyers looking for...

Buyer Considerations: It Hurts to Have Good Taste

by Joe McAuliffe | Dec 5, 2012 | Buyer Considerations, Cup O' Joe

If you are thinking about purchasing a home and have struggled to find the ideal property at the right price this year, just wait until you have to compete with all the new buyers that will be entering the market next year.  Especially with the elections behind us and...