Shari Sagan McGuirk, Live on The North Shore

09/03/2026

Before you start house hunting, know the upgrades that actually pay off—good HVAC, a solid roof, and energy‑efficient windows. Skip the fluff and focus on the stuff that protects your investment. 📌

09/02/2026

Buying a Home? Here's What You Should Know About Home Insurance Costs.

If buying a home is on your radar, you've probably been keeping an eye on mortgage rates and home prices. But don’t forget about homeowners insurance.

09/02/2026

Sure, that extra bedroom looks nice, but a walkable neighborhood, good schools, and low traffic can make everyday life feel way better. I’ve seen clients trade a larger floor plan for a community that fits their lifestyle and never look back.

09/01/2026

You can't move a house, but you can make the walls work for you.

A smart remodel can turn a less‑ideal spot into a place you actually love living in. Focus on the upgrades you control and the location will feel right.

08/31/2026

I'm getting asked all the time if now is a good time to buy or sell, but I think that's the wrong question. The real question is what strategy works in today's market, because every shift creates new opportunities and challenges.

If you're thinking about making a move, I'd love to help you navigate the current market - what's your biggest concern about buying or selling right now? Let's chat about what today's market means for you!

08/30/2026

You might be surprised at what's going on in the real estate market right now. Contact me today: sharimcguirk.com or 781.589.7720

08/28/2026

Selling a Luxury House? Here’s Why Now Is a Good Time.

If you own a luxury house, you're in a stronger spot than most sellers right now. While much of the market has cooled, the high-end tier hasn't.

08/28/2026

I've seen it time and time again - a beautifully staged home with amazing marketing, but it's just not selling because the price is off.

As a real estate agent, my job is to give it to you straight, even if it's not what you want to hear. I'd rather have an honest conversation about pricing upfront than watch your home sit on the market for months.

What's the biggest misconception you've heard about pricing a home for sale?

08/28/2026

In this week’s Featured Friday, we’re spotlighting our colleague Gabriel Falco, showcasing his beautiful listing in Wellington. 🤩🌊

This 6-bedroom Mizner Estate, with a Mediterranean style courtyard and separate guest quarters, is close to the West Gate, on a cul-de-sac. It is renovated with full impact windows and a backup generator. The open layout, showcased in the video, blends seamlessly with lush landscaping to create inviting spaces for entertaining or serene privacy.

2508 Mizner Lake Court, Wellington, FL 33414
6 BD | 5 Full & 1 Partial BA | 4,974 SqFt
Listed by OTN Agent for $4,395,000

08/27/2026

It's the strangest gap in real estate right now. Ask buyers what they're doing and you'll hear: "waiting for rates to drop," "holding off until things calm down," "maybe next year."

Then look at what they're actually doing: pending home sales just jumped 3.8% in a single month. NAR's chief economist called it a late-spring buyer rush — pent-up demand breaking loose, with buyers accepting today's rates as the new normal.

In other words: the waiting crowd is quietly signing contracts.
And for anyone assuming that means lowball offers everywhere — 25% of homes are still selling ABOVE list price. One in four.

Here's why this matters more than any headline: pendings are the market's crystal ball. A contract signed today is a closing in early fall. The next 60 days are already being written — right now, in ink.

So sellers, the honest math: the buyers everyone said disappeared are under contract on someone's house at this very moment. The only question is whose.

If you want it to be yours — DM me "PENDING" and let's talk about what your home could do in this market. 📲
📊 Source: NAR Pending Home Sales Report | nar.realtor