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Coldwell Banker Realty · Harbor Country & Lake Michigan
Patrick McFarlandColdwell Banker Realty

Broker · CRB, CRS, GRI

Four decades of expertise.
One steady hand.

I’m Patrick McFarland — a third-generation real estate professional with more than 40 years in the business, known for a calm, even approach to Harbor Country’s most important moves.

Four core values · How they shape your experience

  • Steadiness.

    A calm, even voice through every emotional moment, so each decision about your home is made with a clear head.

  • Foresight.

    Setbacks, surveys, and zoning questions flagged early, with a plan in place before they can slow your move.

  • Candor.

    Straight answers on pricing and property, delivered with the discretion high-value transactions deserve.

  • Stewardship.

    Your interests and long-term value protected, with attorneys, builders, and advisors coordinated around you.

Years in real estate
40+
Years in real estate
Generation professional
3rd
Generation professional
Family roots in the region
1926
Family roots in the region
States licensed: IL, IN, MI
3
States licensed: IL, IN, MI
Patrick McFarland, Coldwell Banker Realty broker

Patrick McFarland, CRB, CRS, GRI

Broker · Licensed in IL, IN & MI

Coldwell Banker Realty

Meet Patrick

Real estate isn’t just what I do. It’s who I am.

Real estate has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I grew up in the business, starting in my father’s one-person real estate office, where I learned early that this work is about far more than transactions. It is about people, communities, and stewardship of land. More than 40 years later, that foundation still guides how I serve my clients.

My family’s connection to the New Buffalo area runs deep. Since 1926, my family has been involved in land development in the region, including the early planning of the New Buffalo lakefront. My grandfather worked with the Warren Featherbone Company while much of the lakefront was being developed, helping shape the character of the shoreline and a legacy of thoughtful, long-term land use.

As a third-generation resident who lives in New Buffalo today, I understand this community well beyond market statistics — how neighborhoods have evolved, how local regulations are interpreted, and how long-term planning decisions affect property value, particularly in waterfront and estate-level markets.

“Informed decisions are the foundation of successful outcomes.”

Throughout my career I have worked with many of the nation’s most respected brands — Coldwell Banker, Century 21, ERA, RE/MAX, and HomeServices — and have led and supported award-winning offices across multiple states. That experience sharpened my negotiation, problem-solving, and management of complex transactions, and reinforced the importance of clear communication, discretion, and trust.

Clients tell me they value my calm, thoughtful approach and my ability to anticipate challenges before they arise. Whether you are acquiring a legacy property, evaluating a redevelopment opportunity, or preparing a home for market, my focus is always on protecting your interests and long-term value.

CRB

Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager

CRS

Certified Residential Specialist

GRI

Graduate, REALTOR® Institute

The approach

An even hand, every step of the way.

Clients often say what they value most is Patrick’s temperament: calm, thoughtful, and never rushed. It’s the kind of steadiness that only comes from decades of seeing every kind of market and every kind of deal.

Calm under pressure.

Real estate can be emotional. Clients count on a steady, even-keeled advisor who keeps every conversation measured and every decision clear.

Challenges, anticipated.

Four decades of experience means seeing the setback, survey question, or zoning issue before it arrives, and planning for it.

Clear, honest counsel.

Straight answers, no pressure, and the discretion that complex and high-value transactions deserve.

Your interests first.

Whether buying, building, or selling, the focus is always on protecting your interests and long-term value.

Years in the business

  1. 1926

    Roots on the lakefront

    The McFarland family becomes involved in land development in the New Buffalo area, including early planning of the lakefront.

  2. The beginning

    A one-person office

    Patrick grows up in the business, learning in his father’s real estate office that this work is about people, communities, and stewardship of land.

  3. The career

    Leading across brands and states

    Work with Coldwell Banker, Century 21, ERA, RE/MAX, and HomeServices, leading and supporting award-winning offices and earning the CRB, CRS, and GRI designations.

  4. Today

    40+ years and counting

    A Broker with Coldwell Banker Realty, licensed in IL, IN, and MI, and a third-generation resident who still calls New Buffalo home.

Expertise

Whatever your next chapter looks like.

Waterfront & estate

Lakefront and estate-level properties along Lake Michigan, where shoreline, setbacks, and long-term planning shape value.

Teardowns & new construction

Redevelopment guidance from first walkthrough to permit — understanding what a lot can truly become before you commit.

Zoning & land use

Municipal requirements, subdivision regulations, deed restrictions, covenants, setbacks, and architectural controls.

Selling with care

Positioning, pricing, and preparing your home for market, with discretion and a focus on protecting long-term value.

Three-state reach

Licensed in Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan — ideal for Chicagoland buyers searching for a Harbor Country home.

A trusted team

Close collaboration with attorneys, builders, architects, engineers, and financial advisors on every transaction.

The DreamList

Picture it. List it. Send it.

Build your DreamList checklist right here: the setting, the features, the towns you love. It updates live and saves on this device, so you can download it as a PDF and send it straight to Patrick when you’re ready.

1. The basics

This home is for
Type of property
Budget
Timeline

2. What matters most

Tap once for a nice-to-have, twice for a must-have, and a third time to clear.

The setting

The home

The possibilities

3. Where

Areas you’re considering

My DreamList

Your next home.

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Purpose
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Must-haves

Nothing yet

Nice-to-haves

Nothing yet

Areas

Nothing yet

Prepared November 12, 2026 for Patrick McFarland, CRB, CRS, GRI · Coldwell Banker Realty
C. 219.308.6895 · O. 269.469.3950 · patrick.mcfarland@cbrealty.com

Send it to Patrick.

He’ll review your list personally and follow up with homes that fit.

Your contact details
Use my email app

Where I work

Harbor Country & the Lake Michigan shore.

From the New Buffalo lakefront to Chicagoland, I help clients buy, sell, and build across three states.
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New Buffalo

Patrick’s hometown — harbor, beach, and a lakefront his family helped plan.

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Union Pier & Lakeside

Quiet beach towns with wooded lots, cottages, and lakefront estates.

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Harbert & Sawyer

Dune country with room to build, rebuild, and get away.

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Michiana & Grand Beach

Shoreline neighborhoods straddling the state line.

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Northwest Indiana & Chicagoland

Primary homes and city connections for buyers on both sides of the lake.

Deal analyzer

Lake house & rental property calculator.

Thinking about a second home that pays its way? Enter a property’s numbers to estimate cap rate, cash flow, and return — then let’s talk through the details.
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Cap rate

4.54%

Cash-on-cash

-4.71%

Annual cash flow

-$8,401

NOI

$29,484

DSCR

0.78

Gross rent multiplier

10.0

Assumes a 30-year fixed loan and 2.5% closing costs. For planning only — not financial advice.

Get in touch

Tell me about your plans.

Buying, selling, or weighing what’s possible with a property? Send a note and I’ll personally follow up — or call me directly.

Your contact details

Your information is kept private and never sold.

Free · No obligation

Let’s talk about your next move.

Honest advice, deep local insight, and a calm hand through every step — by phone, video, or in person in Harbor Country.

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