Author: karessam

Over the next 4 decades, Baby Boomers will inherit $27 trillion (that’s trillion with a T) in wealth, with a big chunk of that trillion coming from family real estate. So it should come as no surprise that a lot of folks want to educate themselves on the sale of an inherited home. So how … Continued

  Don’t let yourself procrastinate Respond to your lender immediately Be informed about your rights Make a budget and stick to it Can you liquidate other assets? Watch out for foreclosure prevention companies Seek unbiased advice from multiple parties Contact your lender as soon as you realize you’re behind on payments Looking for ways to … Continued

Do you believe these 5 myths about home investors? Let’s set the record straight about what it means to work with an experienced investor. There is a lot of mystery and misinformation surrounding home investors, and some of it isn’t very flattering. This often makes people who should go to an investor think twice about … Continued

Handling the marital house during divorce is one of the most difficult parts of dissolving a marriage. Is it any wonder so many people make major financial and legal mistakes when it’s time to make decisions? There are, in fact, many decisions to make. Will one of you keep the home or will you sell … Continued

Do you know the pros and cons of selling your own home – FSBO (“for sale by owner”)? Whether buying or selling, deciding to go the for-sale-by-owner route can be a tempting one to consider. Working with a real estate agent can result in higher costs for both the buyer and the seller. You may … Continued

Facing foreclosure on your house? You probably already feel motivated to do something with looming negative consequences. However, there are additional consequences (and one potential benefit) that many people do not know about! Read below for 4 things that you probably didn’t know about foreclosure. Foreclosure: 4 Little Known Facts #1: The bank chucks all … Continued

Do you need to know how to sell your house fast while moving? There is a lot involved in buying a house and selling a house at the same time, but there are steps you can take to be completely prepared! Below, we created a guideline of detailed steps and considerations to help you through … Continued

If you are having a hard time selling your home in Columbia, there could be a simple reason why. Most of the time, homes do not sell quickly due to poor pricing. Pricing Your Home Effectively for a Quick Sale Some people price their homes based on what they need, as opposed to the actual … Continued

As home buyers, we have a lot of experience regarding what it takes if someone wants to “Sell My House Now!!!” People who want to sell their house quickly need to do that for various reasons. We purchased a house from someone last year who needed to sell as soon as possible so she could … Continued

There are primarily three options for your house. The options are: Sell a House, Split The Profit. Buy the Other Out. Hold on to the House. So, how do know which of these options is right for you? Deciding if You Should Sell Your House in a Divorce This depends entirely on those getting divorced. … Continued

Truth is, selling your house when it is in a poor condition isn’t as hard as you think. If you’re in a difficult financial situation and can’t even think about how to sell your home that is unsightly because you think you need to fix it up first… Don’t despair. Maybe your house is decades … Continued

In a recent article regarding whether or not to sell your house in a divorce, we briefly discussed negotiating a buyout in a divorce. In order to negotiate a buyout, couples must decide on the valuable consideration of each person’s portion of the house. If couples are not communicating well, which is often the case, … Continued

If I decide to sell my house to an investor, money, of course, is the necessary component of the transaction. There are a lot of dollars at stake, so the process of transferring funds from one party to another must be completed thoroughly and accurately. Settlement Statement – HUD-1 In order to accomplish this, the … Continued

Are you wondering how to sell your home to an investor? I recently read an article on “Why People Sell Their Homes to real estate Investors”. It answered (kind of) whether or not you should trust real estate investors. The quote below provides some context for our commentary. Drive down just about any major road … Continued