For many, the process of selling a home rivals that of buying a home. It can be even more stressful and exhausting since you’re hoping to get a nice chunk of change for your investment. If you don’t get any bites, you’re stuck. The pressure is on. Before you start second-guessing yourself and lose confidence, …
How the House Selling Process Actually Works
To many, selling a home is more challenging a process than buying a home, but that’s not to say the process is often convoluted and challenging to undertake. If you’re selling a house traditionally, by the owner or with a listing agent, the path is pretty straightforward. Selling a House The more traditional method can …
What if my House is in Good Condition?
While a lot of the marketing for real estate investment is focused on buying and selling ‘ugly’ homes, that’s not always the case. For many homeowners, an old home is just difficult to sell on the housing market. There are too few buyers looking to invest in a fixer-upper. But a real estate investor? They …
Who Sells Houses to Sell My House Today
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 …