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Squatters rights: What is a squatter?

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If you are a landlord or a property owner not residing in a property, you may at some point encounter unwanted inhabitants or squatters rights. What most people in this situation don’t realize is that a “squatter” is a very specific type of inhabitant. Before deciding how to handle the situation, it is important to … Continued

Should I Sell a House Fast After Divorcing?

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Should I sell a house fast after or during a divorce? This is a common question we receive from friends. Whether or not a former couple decides to sell a house depends on many factors, which we describe in detail below. Part 1: Understanding How the Home Can Be Divided – 3 Methods 1. Sell … Continued

Selling a Parents’ Home to Pay for Care

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Are you considering selling your parents’ home to pay for care? As we get older, many of us need more assistance in completing day-to-day activities. Because of this, many people look to assisted living facilities during retirement. Selling Parents Home to Pay for Care Assisted living is housing in which residents receive attention and care … Continued

Sell Your House Fast – Dealing with Grief

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This is a very personal post, and some people might not feel like it’s worth basically re-writing the whole thing to apply to their life.  If that’s the case, just skip this one!  But, the more personal and vulnerable you are, the more people can connect with you.  So, it might be worth it.  We’re … Continued

Best Time To Sell Your House

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If you ask any real estate expert when the best time (season) of the year is best to sell your home, they will all give you different answers. Truly there are advantages to selling your house at ANY time of the year. Whether it’s summer or winter, any time of the year is the best … Continued

Will I Owe Taxes if I Sell an Inherited Property

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While an inheritance can represent a windfall, Uncle Sam always wants his cut. We may not like taxes, but it’s wise to consider them whenever you make any kind of a financial move. However, you will not necessarily owe taxes on the sale of your inherited home. Your tax liability will depend upon a number … Continued

Will Anybody Buy My House in Columbia if it Needs Work?

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Theoretically, anyone could buy your house, even if it does need major repairs. Sellers are under no particular obligation to return their home to “like new” condition, and buyers do purchase “fixer-uppers.” Even so, some sellers wonder how to sell a house that needs work. You’ve probably seen the (largely unconvincing) real estate ads for … Continued

What is a Deed in Terms of My Home?

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The little word “deed” is a very important word in the world of real estate and can mean the difference between being able to sell your house and not being able to. The sneaky thing about deeds is that it does not become an issue until it becomes an issue … so deed issues are … Continued

What if the HOA Forecloses on My House?

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Individuals who own a home that is part of a homeowner’s association face unique challenges if they fall behind on their HOA dues (periodic fees that cover maintaining the community) or special assessments (one-time expenses if HOA funds do not cover a major improvement). If this happens to a homeowner, the HOA can foreclose on … Continued

There’s No Will In Place For The House I Inherited in Columbia

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There are specific courses of action that are required in order to sell a property that you have inherited. Unfortunately, a verbal or previous conversation you may have had with the now-deceased party is not enough to stand on its own. There is a legal process that must be followed in order to properly inherit … Continued

Selling Your House: Important Tax Considerations

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One of the most commonly-asked questions for those planning on selling a home involves tax considerations. The sad truth, however, is that there’s no simple answer to this very important question. Most tax implications use many specific details including the profits obtained, the location of the property, your age and more. However, four basic areas … Continued

Property Deeds and Deceased Relatives

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Selling an inherited property? Often, people who have inherited property already have a house or live too far away from it and are wondering how to transfer a property deed from a deceased relative. You might also deal with legal problems before selling the inherited property, or have to consider tax implications. Capital Gains Let’s … Continued

More Tips to Help Stop a Late-State Foreclosure

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Have you fallen behind on your mortgage payments and need to know how to stop foreclosure at the last minute? You might feel hopeless or powerless due to the potential of losing your house. However, you might be able to save your house by using one of these 4 strategies to stop foreclosure at the … Continued