Realtor - Brian McCarthy

01/07/2026

New year, new market: more homes, steadier prices, improving affordability — signals buyers + sellers shouldn’t ignore. 2026 is a reset with real opportunity. Full outlook in bio > LinkTree! 🚀🏠

12/16/2025

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10/22/2025

📊 – Hudson County Market Update | October 2025

Hudson County is defying the headlines. While national reports talk about a housing slowdown, local data tells a different story.

From Hoboken’s million-dollar condos moving in under 3 weeks to Bayonne’s 40%+ surge in condo sales, some homes flying off the market in record time.

In this month’s episode, I break down:

✅ Which Hudson County towns are heating up (and why)
✅ Where buyers actually have leverage this fall
✅ Why elevator buildings in Hoboken + JC remain ultra-competitive
✅ How our local trends compare to national data from NAR, Zillow, and RE/MAX

Whether you’re buying, selling, or just real-estate-curious, gives you the facts behind the headlines — so you can make smarter moves in one of the most resilient markets in the country.

🎯 Need insights on your specific building or ZIP code?

Reply directly for personalized data and strategy.

08/23/2025

Remember when homes sold in a matter of days? Or hours?

Now, homes are on the market for an average of 58 days. That’s nearly double the time we saw during the frenzy just a few years ago.

That means you have more time to think. More time to negotiate. And less pressure to rush into a decision.

If you gave up on your move because of the intensity from a few years ago, things have changed. Let’s look at how much breathing room you’ve got in our local market.

08/19/2025

How Changing Rates Impact Your Monthly Payment

Even a small shift in mortgage rates can make a big difference in your monthly payment. Want to stay on top of rate changes and what they mean for your budget? Let’s connect.

08/16/2025

Is It Better To Buy Now or Wait for Lower Mortgage Rates? Here’s the Tradeoff

Rates aren't expected to hit 6% this year. But when they do, you’ll have to deal with more competition as other buyers jump back in. If you want less pressure and more negotiating power, that opportunity is already here – and it might not last for long. It all depends on what happens in the economy next.

Let’s talk about what’s happening in our area and whether it makes sense to make your move now, before everyone else does.

Mortgage rates are still a hot topic – and for good reason.

08/12/2025

Nearly half of sellers today are making concessions to close the deal, whether that’s covering closing costs, offering repairs, or even throwing in a few extras.

Why? Because buyers have more options now, and standing out takes strategy.

The good news is, with prices still up roughly 55% over the past five years, most sellers have room to negotiate and still come out ahead.

Want to know which concessions are helping homes sell fastest in our market? Send me a message or drop a comment here.

08/09/2025

3 Advantages of Buying a Newly Built Home Today

Prices, rates, and finding the right home are three of the biggest challenges for buyers today. You may find better luck with all 3 if you look at newly built homes.

There are more available. Builders are more flexible on prices right now. And people who buy new homes tend to get lower rates in this market thanks to the incentives builders can offer.

Let’s connect if you want to see the new builds available in and around our area.

Prices, rates, and finding the right home are three of the biggest challenges for buyers today. You may find better luck with all 3 if you look at newly built homes.

08/05/2025

We’re halfway through 2025. And, if moving is still on your mind, here’s what you need to know.

No matter what you’re hearing in the news, the market may be cooling, but home prices aren’t crashing.

Based on the latest expert forecasts, prices are still expected to rise nationally – just at a slower pace. But this is going to vary by area.
So, DM me to find out what’s happening here and how our current price trends compare to pre-pandemic norms.

08/02/2025

Home Price Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025

The expert forecasts for the second half of the year show home prices are still forecast to rise nationally – just at a much slower pace. But that’s going to vary by local market. If you want to know what's happening with prices in our area, let’s connect.

07/29/2025

Foreclosure headlines are making noise again – and they’re designed to stir up fear to get you to read them. Here’s some data that can put the numbers into perspective.

For context, only 1 in every 758 homes had a foreclosure filing in the first half of 2025 (that’s 0.13%). But during the crash? Back in 2010, Mortgage News Daily says it was 1 in every 45. That’s a big difference.

So, don’t let the headlines scare you. I’ve got the data that can replace fear with facts. This isn’t a sign of trouble – and we’re nowhere near crash levels, no matter what the headlines seem to say.

DM me your questions, or if you want to know how this impacts the value of your home.

07/26/2025

Knowing what’s ahead for the rest of the year is key to your success, whether you’re planning to buy, sell, or just stay informed. And that’s why you need an expert who will keep sharing these market updates with you.

So, what do the latest forecasts show? Mortgage rates will likely settle in the mid-6s for the rest of 2025. And that’s not terribly different from where we are now. So, don’t expect a big drop in rates.

But, keeping an eye on factors like inflation that can influence where mortgage rates move is key. And that’s why you have a pro on your side.

If your plans are changing, don’t wait on a rate that may not come. Let’s have a conversation, so you can see what’s possible in today’s market.