Patrick McCarthy Real Estate Blog – Real Estate Category
Patrick McCarthy Real Estate Blog – Real Estate Category: Blog posts from the Patrick McCarthy Real Estate Blog that were categorized as Real Estate.
One of the hardest hit sectors of the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic has been housing. With the substantial number of job losses suffered from coast to coast (and worldwide), millions of people are having trouble keeping up with their mortgage payments.
One of the hardest hit sectors of the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic has been housing. With the substantial number of job losses suffered from coast to coast (and worldwide), millions of people are having trouble keeping up with their mortgage payments.
When making any type of big-ticket purchase, most people don’t feel comfortable moving forward sight unseen. This is particularly the case with buying personal and / or investment real estate.
Although Spring is traditionally a great time to list a home for sale, the year 2020 will likely go down in history as one of panic, fear, and uncertainty due to the worldwide COVID-19 virus. Due to the nationwide social distancing rules that are currently in force, the traditional in-person showings and open houses may not be an option – at least for now.
Handling a Lowball Offer Everyone loves a good deal. But when you’re the seller – and particularly when it has to do with the sale of your home – low offers can not only seem disappointing, but in some cases they can even be insulting. By definition, a lowball offer is considered one that is [...]
With fears increasing about the possibility of another U.S. recession, many homeowners and investment property owners alike are seeking ways to keep the value of their properties from plummeting like they did in 2008. In August (2019), the Chairman of the Federal Reserve noted the possibility of lowering interest rates. But it was also stated [...]
Those with adult children may be pondering a move to a smaller home. Here's some questions to ask yourself to help you choose the right time.
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’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 [...]
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 [...]