by Joe McAuliffe | Jan 26, 2012 | Cup O' Joe, Seller Considerations, Uncategorized
A Must Read for Sellers! Many homeowners have been hesitant to list their homes for sale because of a belief that a rebound may be just around the corner. Some sellers that have already listed their homes for sale have rejected reasonable offers or have been...
by Joe McAuliffe | Jan 7, 2012 | Cup O' Joe, Uncategorized
Why are most agents unsuccessful? Could it be because of their attitude? A famous quote by Robert Francis Kennedy states: “There are those who look at things the way they are, and ask why… I dream of things that never were, and ask why not?” This is a...
by Joe McAuliffe | Jul 14, 2011 | Cup O' Joe, Seller Closes, Uncategorized
Two or three years ago it was common knowledge that the real estate market wasn’t going to recover until 2011. Last year, the common knowledge expectation was extended to 2012. Earlier this year, we were hearing 2014 and most recently, some experts have stated...
by Joe McAuliffe | Apr 25, 2011 | Cup O' Joe, Economic Considerations, Uncategorized
Recent buying activity in housing and an improving economy have lulled some Sellers into a false sense of security. Although there are many signs of a better market ahead, Sellers are advised to be skeptical as they consider Buyer Offers. An increase in pending...
by Joe McAuliffe | Dec 8, 2010 | Economic Considerations, Uncategorized
Beware the Moral Hazard Last year the government bailed out the banking systems and investors by buying more than one trillion dollars in troubled assets. This action caused a lot of concern among economists and regulators who feared that doing so would only encourage...