There has long been a certain stigma surrounding real estate investors. Yes, there are a lot of amateurs in the business. They advertise their home-buying services on the side of a road, with a shoddily-made sign stuck into the grass. These are not the majority, though. The majority of real estate investors are extremely professional …
Do You Have to Pay Capital Gains Tax on Inherited Properties?
When you inherit your home, the property is typically worth more than what it once was. This excess worth is known as equity. If you were to then sell the home, you could endure huge capital gains taxes. Thankfully, when inheriting property of any kind, the property tax basis is increased to the current value …
Steps to Take After a Wildfire Ruins Your Home
Even a small fire in your home can lead to serious damage. The building itself is often badly damaged by flames, smoke, and water from the fire department.
Top Areas to Check After Severe Wind Storms
You’ve probably taken steps to minimize damage from severe weather, but you could wind up with more damage than you bargained for. The occasional wind storm can have a significant impact on the overall durability of your home. However, you can mitigate the damage by knowing where to examine after a severe wind storm. First …
The Home Selling Process for Beginners
Selling your home may be a big task, and choosing to sell your home yourself is definitely a daunting decision. But with some key information and basic knowledge of the process, you can set yourself up for success and a great experience. Here are some points to focus on as you prepare to list your …
9 Tips to Increase Valuation During The Appraisal Process
An appraisal is an important part of selling your home. It is an evaluation of your home’s monetary value by a licensed industry professional. The appraisal provides documentation to all interested parties that your home is worth the price it’s listed for. There are some factors that can affect the appraisal, and there are some …
Choose what’s BEST for you
Everyone places different value on different criteria. Whether your’re choosing between new cars or picking out your favorite candy bar, no one size fits all. What makes real estate wonderful is the inherent uniqueness of each house. No two are made the same. While you could argue that there are multiple instances of any given …
Who do we buy houses from?
I bet you’d be surprised to find out some of the people who have sold us their houses. Most of the clients we work with are people just like you. While there are some extenuating circumstances that we are familiar with such as inheritance, probate, wills, foreclosure, and the like, the vast majority of people …
We Buy Houses AND LAND!
Of course we buy houses, we buy all kinds of houses. Large and small, old and new, pretty and well…un-pretty. Our passion is real estate and that extends beyond houses as well. We have conversations with folks everyday that ask “would you buy my house” and the answer is YES. Don’t let that fool you …
We don’t just buy ugly houses
We understand that many people think that we only buy ugly houses. That’s just not true. As much as we love to buy houses that require a full blown renovation, we also buy houses that need little to no work at all. Check out the what we buy page to learn a little more about …