Patrick McCarthy Real Estate Blog – Home Buying Category

For many people, buying a home is the largest item they will ever purchase. So, with that in mind, it is essential that you ask any and all questions that come to mind - as well as a few that may otherwise be overlooked. For example, while it is certainly important to know how flexible [...]

You may think that you've found your dream home. But before you move full steam ahead and make an offer, there are a few items that are necessary to consider. Otherwise, you could end up with a serious case of buyer's remorse. For example, if you're hoping to remain in the property for a long [...]

When thinking about the purchase of a home, there can be a long list of items that are considered to be in a "grey area" with regard to what is automatically included in the sale of a home, and what the seller will be taking with them. (Or alternatively, what you need to ask for [...]

If you’re like most people, you love to get a good deal. This is the case on small, everyday items, as well as on the largest purchase you may ever make in your lifetime – your home. So, if you fall in love with a property that is being offered by a motivated seller, what [...]

If you've found the "perfect" home more than once, only to have it purchased out from under you by another buyer, then it may be time to consider some property search techniques that can help you to purchase your new home in today's fast paced real estate market. Setting up instant property alerts can be [...]

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 [...]

The purchase of a new home can entail a long list of "to do's" before you get to the closing table. One of the key details in the process is the inspection of the property that you plan on buying. An inspection can uncover any number of concerns - including those that can't be seen [...]