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.
Patrick McCarthy Real Estate Blog – Real Estate Category: Blog posts from the Patrick McCarthy Real Estate Blog that were categorized as Real Estate.
For many people, holiday time is the busiest part of the year. So, if you intend on moving soon - or, if your house has already been listed for sale - does it make sense to take it off the market until the beginning of next year? By removing your home from its For Sale [...]
If you've recently purchased a home, then it is possible that you were provided with a homeowner's warranty. This is oftentimes a way for sellers to provide an additional incentive for attracting buyers - especially if the property is older and / or if any of the major systems may soon need to be replaced. [...]
While Millennials – those who were born between 1982 and 2004 – account for a significant share of recent home buyers, the reality is that today, the rates of home ownership for people who are under age 35 still remain at their lowest level in decades. For some, income may be an issue. But for [...]
So, you've got a good solid contract on the home you have for sale, and you're ready to move on...or at least you thought you were. But you've now received a call from your agent who said that your buyer backed out. Now what can you do? Unfortunately, even though you had a written contract, [...]
While many people feel like owning a home will never be within their reach, the truth is that doing so can oftentimes be the best decision you'll ever make - and now could be an ideal time to find a place to call you own. Being a homeowner as versus a renter means that you [...]
While searching for your dream home may start out to be fun and exciting, there can also some avenues that can make this a somewhat stressful activity. So, before you even start out on this journey, there are some things that you can do to ensure that it remains as stress-free as possible and it [...]
In today's fast paced world, everyone seems to be looking for ways to save time. One way to do that can be the carefree lifestyle that is offered through living in a condominium. In these types of residences, occupants can still purchase their unit - meaning that they can build up equity and gain appreciation [...]
Time and time again it is said that in real estate, the most important criteria is location, location, location. But the truth really is that having a home in a great neighborhood can not only help it to increase in value, but also make it easy to sell when you decide to move on. So, [...]
When the time comes to sell your home, you may consider whether or not to use a real estate agent for the transaction. Because real estate agents charge a commission for their services, it is possible to "save" money by conducting the sale yourself. Yet, in going that route, what many people don't realize is [...]
When considering the purchase of a new home, many potential buyers take a “wait and see” approach. In some cases, they want to wait for interest rates to fall, while in others, they are waiting for the overall prices of homes to go down. This leads to an interesting question – which is better? Wait [...]