Patrick McCarthy Real Estate Blog – Advice Category: Blog archive posts from the Patrick McCarthy Real Estate Blog that were categorized as Advice.
While it may be tempting to buy or sell a home by owner there are actually several reasons why your real estate agent's fee is well worth it.
If you’ve ever made a move in the past, you are likely well aware that there is a long list of items that need to be taken care of before you can put your feet up and relax in your new living room. But, in addition to the packing and unpacking of boxes, showing your [...]
With the upcoming holiday season quickly approaching, it could be a difficult – and stressful – time to make a move. But the reality is that, with the proper plan and execution in place, the entire process from start to finish could go much more seamlessly than you anticipate. In fact, if you are well-prepared [...]
According to data from the National Association of Realtors, ten years is the average amount of time that sellers lived in their home (in 2017) before putting it on the market.1 For some, that may seem like an eternity, while for others it might not seem nearly long enough. In any case, there are some sure [...]
Now that fall is in the air, the holidays will soon be upon us once again. But, while that may provide a warm happy feeling to many people, if you have a goal of getting settled into a new home before the Thanksgiving turkey is carved, the short time frame could strike you with a [...]
Although the prospect of a move to a new home can be exciting, the reality is that the actual move itself can be a chore.
Finding the ideal home and having your offer accepted is oftentimes only half the battle when it comes to securing the actual purchase of a house or condo. That’s because in many cases, a mortgage will be required to close the deal. But what happens if your mortgage application is turned down? Although this can [...]
If you’re in the process of buying or selling a home, then you may be considering working with a real estate agent – and depending on where you live, it’s likely that there is a long list of potential real estate professionals to choose from. With that in mind, how do you narrow down the list [...]
If you’re familiar with the in’s and out’s of the Internet, then you are likely well aware that a website that brings in a lot of traffic will oftentimes make more sales than sites that don’t stand out. The same can hold true if you have a home for sale. Simply by virtue of the [...]
If you're considering making a move because your family is expanding, or alternatively, you've become an empty nester, then you might be weighing the pros and cons between purchasing an already-existing residence, or starting from scratch and build. Before you make any decision, though, there are some important criteria to keep in mind. First, your [...]