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Broker · CRB, CRS, GRI
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.
A calm, even voice through every emotional moment, so each decision about your home is made with a clear head.
Setbacks, surveys, and zoning questions flagged early, with a plan in place before they can slow your move.
Straight answers on pricing and property, delivered with the discretion high-value transactions deserve.
Your interests and long-term value protected, with attorneys, builders, and advisors coordinated around you.

Patrick McFarland, CRB, CRS, GRI
Broker · Licensed in IL, IN & MI
Coldwell Banker Realty
Meet Patrick
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
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.
Real estate can be emotional. Clients count on a steady, even-keeled advisor who keeps every conversation measured and every decision clear.
Four decades of experience means seeing the setback, survey question, or zoning issue before it arrives, and planning for it.
Straight answers, no pressure, and the discretion that complex and high-value transactions deserve.
Whether buying, building, or selling, the focus is always on protecting your interests and long-term value.
Years in the business
1926
The McFarland family becomes involved in land development in the New Buffalo area, including early planning of the lakefront.
The beginning
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.
The career
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.
Today
A Broker with Coldwell Banker Realty, licensed in IL, IN, and MI, and a third-generation resident who still calls New Buffalo home.
Expertise
Lakefront and estate-level properties along Lake Michigan, where shoreline, setbacks, and long-term planning shape value.
Redevelopment guidance from first walkthrough to permit — understanding what a lot can truly become before you commit.
Municipal requirements, subdivision regulations, deed restrictions, covenants, setbacks, and architectural controls.
Positioning, pricing, and preparing your home for market, with discretion and a focus on protecting long-term value.
Licensed in Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan — ideal for Chicagoland buyers searching for a Harbor Country home.
Close collaboration with attorneys, builders, architects, engineers, and financial advisors on every transaction.
The DreamList
1. The basics
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
My DreamList
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Where I work
MichiganPatrick’s hometown — harbor, beach, and a lakefront his family helped plan.
MichiganQuiet beach towns with wooded lots, cottages, and lakefront estates.
MichiganDune country with room to build, rebuild, and get away.
Michigan / IndianaShoreline neighborhoods straddling the state line.
Indiana / IllinoisPrimary homes and city connections for buyers on both sides of the lake.
Deal analyzer
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
Buying, selling, or weighing what’s possible with a property? Send a note and I’ll personally follow up — or call me directly.

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