by Joe McAuliffe | Apr 5, 2013 | Cup O' Joe, Economic Considerations
Housing prices are finally on the upswing again. Do you know what that means? It means that homeowners will once again be building equity in their homes. And do you know what happens when homeowners are seeing more equity in their homes? Consumer Confidence rapidly...
by Joe McAuliffe | Oct 27, 2012 | Buyer Considerations, Cup O' Joe, Economic Considerations
An unprecedented decline in housing values is giving way to a gradual improvement in most depressed real estate markets. This turn-around is likely to affect both selection and price, surprising buyers that have been slow to make a decision. The most important...
by Joe McAuliffe | Aug 3, 2012 | Cup O' Joe, Economic Considerations
Beetles fans may think that “The Long and Winding Road” is a famous song written and composed by Paul McCartney. Although that may be true, in 2012 it more accurately describes the employment situation and journey to economic recovery in the United States. The Bureau...
by Joe McAuliffe | Jun 20, 2012 | Cup O' Joe, Economic Considerations
2012 Talking Points – Uncertainty Persists Serious questions remain as to whether the economic recovery is really gaining traction. The following is a list of key issues that are likely to impact any real estate recovery. G-20 Meeting in Mexico – Finance ministers and...
by Joe McAuliffe | Jun 12, 2012 | Cup O' Joe, Economic Considerations
Led by the United State’s stimulus spending efforts with QE1 & QE2, Europe responded by following suit with its own bail-out initiatives with Portugal, Ireland, Greece and most recently, Spain. Finally, China, with the Shanghai Market dropping last week to...
