Patrick McCarthy Real Estate Blog – Advice Category

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.