You may think you have seen a hoarder house on television or even in your own neighborhood. It’s often a property that appears rundown with debris piled up inside and outside. If you acquire or inherit a hoarded house, moving it successfully into the real-estate marketplace may be a real challenge. What is a hoarder … Continued
This seems like this is a bad idea for a cash buyer to tell you to use an agent to avoid foreclosure… but that’s really what I’m about to do. Disclosure ahead though, I am also an agent. So I can speak on this from an area of expertise. Don’t just take my word for … Continued
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So have you heard the saying, “We’re opening escrow?” or maybe, “Your taxes are coming out of escrow.” These kinds of sayings are common in real estate transactions when it comes to using escrow accounts and it’s not well understood by everyone. So let’s go over the definition of an escrow first. Escrow is an … Continued
Well, it’s a question that frequently gets wondered when looking at the cash buying houses like ours. We are a big believer in transparency, so I figured the best way to answer this was to explain what goes into how we come up with our offer. There are a few variables every cash buyer will … Continued
So you’ve missed a few payments and now you’ve got a notice from the bank that you’re facing foreclosure. What do you do?! Well, here are 6 solutions that allow you to keep your house and 7 that let you ditch it and the foreclosure. Option 1 to keep your house and get out of … Continued
While it may seem like listing agents are doing sellers a favor by agreeing with unreasonable demands instead of being upfront, it isn’t fulfilling their fiduciary responsibility to act in the sellers’ best interest. Unfortunately, sellers are unaware of the impact their decisions and demands may have until it is far too late. While not … Continued
If you’ve decided to sell your Chicago home, stop looking for a listing agent and consider your options before making a costly mistake. Not all properties and not all sellers fit perfectly into the standard MLS listing model. Some home sellers are under pressure to carry the expenses of relocating before selling their first home. … Continued
Hybrid agent investors offer a new way of helping homeowners sell. Life doesn’t always work out the way you plan, and sometimes homeowners simply change plans and decide to sell. Hybrid agent investors believe the method you use to sell your home should be the best suited to you and have solutions no matter what … Continued
How exciting! You’ve inherited a house! But wait, not so fast. Without giving it much thought, many consider inheriting a house a windfall. However, the reality is that you may be inheriting a sinking ship that you’ll be responsible for, whether you can afford it or not. So while the best intentions may have motivated … Continued
