by Joe McAuliffe | Oct 8, 2014 | Buyer Considerations, Cup O' Joe, Seller Considerations
Buyer & Seller Considerations – Confidentiality When representing buyers and sellers in real estate, the issue of confidentiality can’t be overlooked. Generally speaking, people don’t like to have their finances or personal situation become an open...
by Joe McAuliffe | Oct 6, 2014 | Buyer Considerations, Cup O' Joe
Buyer Considerations – 2014 Real Estate vs. Stock Market The above graph compares the investment value of real estate vs. the stock market using the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Consider the following: During the first 9 months of this year, stock market values have...
by Joe McAuliffe | Sep 3, 2014 | Buyer Considerations, Cup O' Joe
Buyer Considerations – Renting Has Become Even More Painful Rental rates are skyrocketing every month! If you’re still renting, it’s time to rethink your strategy. There are dozens of reasons why it makes far more sense to buy a home. Listed below are the top 10...
by Joe McAuliffe | Sep 2, 2014 | Buyer Considerations, Cup O' Joe
Buyer Considerations – Why Renting is a Recipe for Financial Disaster What is the difference between buying a home and renting one? Aside from the emotional benefits, the single-most important consideration should be the long-term financial benefit of home ownership....
by Joe McAuliffe | Aug 8, 2014 | Buyer Considerations, Cup O' Joe
Buyer Considerations – What If You Were The Seller? Most buyers have been conditioned to place a heavy emphasis on price. How often have you heard a buyer say, “I’m looking for a steal”? In most areas, the “steals” that were available a few years ago are all taken...
by Joe McAuliffe | Aug 6, 2014 | Buyer Considerations, Cup O' Joe
Buyer Considerations – Best Way to Come Up with a Down Payment Although many first-time home buyers would like achieve financial security with a real estate investment, it can be a major hurdle to come up with the required down payment. Why not invest in a home site...
