Patrick McCarthy Real Estate Blog – Advice Category

Patrick McCarthy Real Estate Blog – Advice Category: Blog archive posts from the Patrick McCarthy Real Estate Blog that were categorized as Advice.

24 10, 2017

How Much Does Location Really Matter in Real Estate? More Than Many People Might Think

By |2017-10-26T08:18:16-04:00October 24th, 2017|Advice, Home Buying, Real Estate|

Most everyone has heard the old saying at least once: "The three most important things in real estate are location, location, and location." But, while this can make for a catchy phrase, does location really matter all that much when you are buying and / or selling a home? In a word, yes. There are [...]

10 10, 2017

Are You Ready for a Tiny House?

By |2017-10-10T17:52:12-04:00October 10th, 2017|Advice, Home Buying|

If you watch any reality TV, then it's possible that you are familiar with the "tiny house" craze. Regardless of whether you love them or not, these small homes can certainly offer their residents many benefits. But there are also some important aspects to consider before moving forward with your own tiny house. Starting with [...]

3 10, 2017

What to Know About Hurricane Insurance

By |2017-10-03T14:25:29-04:00October 3rd, 2017|Advice, insurance|

While properties closest to the coast are usually the likely targets of a hurricane, there are times when a storm will make an unexpected turn and impact more inland properties. If that occurs, do you know how to get the most from your insurance coverage? After an incident has occurred (or ideally, before a natural [...]

26 09, 2017

How Much Home Owners Insurance Should You Buy?

By |2017-09-26T15:38:11-04:00September 26th, 2017|Advice, insurance|

The purchase of a new home is an exciting event. It could mean that you've finally achieved the "American Dream." But in order to keep your dream from turning into a financial nightmare, it is important to ensure that you have the right amount of home owners insurance. When purchasing a home owners insurance policy, [...]

12 09, 2017

Is Your Empty Nest Filling Back Up Again?

By |2017-09-13T18:16:44-04:00September 12th, 2017|Advice|

While many parents secretly dislike the idea of becoming empty nesters, over the past several years or so, many have found that the "birds" who left home in the past are moving back in with Mom and Dad again. Statistically, those who are in the Millennial generation (individuals who were born between the early 1980s [...]