Patrick McCarthy Real Estate Blog – Advice Category

If you have been considering putting your home on the market, then it is likely that you will want it to show in the very best light possible. And in doing so, it could be beneficial to "stage" your home. What exactly is home staging? Staging entails filling your home with nice looking furniture, as [...]

Everyone likes to get a good deal - especially if it is on a high ticket item. For most people, the purchase of a home is the largest purchase they will make in their lifetime. So, if you are able to secure a piece of real estate at well below the asking price, it could [...]

If you've been thinking about putting your current home on the market, one of the first things that may come to mind is how much you will be able to list it for. For many sellers, the price figure is extremely important, as it can be the starting point for how much you will have [...]

If you are considering putting your current residence on the market, you may be concerned about the competition, and what it could mean in terms of getting offers, as well as for your ultimate selling price. Today, home buyers have many options to choose from. With that in mind, someone who is interested in your [...]

When it comes to the purchase or sale of a home, there can be some out-of-pocket expenses involved. For example, as the buyer, you will typically need to come up with a down payment, as well as various fix-up and moving related costs. Even as a seller, you could have to reach into your pocket [...]

With spring now fully in the air, you may be ready to tackle some of the items on your home's to-do list - one of which may be listing it for sale. Traditionally, when the weather turns warm, many people who are considering making a move will take action.

If you've been toying with the idea of moving, but you aren't quite sure whether you should sell your present residence or keep it as a rental property (and in turn, as a possible income stream), there a some important factors to consider that may help you to decide whether to sell or rent. First, [...]

If you've been considering the sale of your current home, you may have high hopes of receiving the full price from a buyer. But, while this can be the case in some instances, in other scenarios, a property may end up sitting on the market for quite some time - eventually prompting a reduction in the asking price.