You want to sell your house, but you are facing one potentially vexing problem: the mountain of repairs you never got around to in your home. Fortunately for you, some buyers are more than willing to part with their money to buy your home as-is. An as-is clause makes a buyer responsible for all home

Are you thinking about selling your home to a cash buyer? If you’re deciding between an all-cash offer and a financed offer, are you wondering whether it makes a difference anyway? Either way you choose, you’ll still get paid, but selling your house for cash has unique rewards and risks.  Some owners want to sell

Selling a home can be complex, and getting to the closing table isn’t always easy. Sometimes, a home sale closes without a hitch. But other times, there can be a whole host of unpleasant surprises.  As a homeowner, there are things you can do, before listing your home for sale, to help pave the way

Giving someone the gift of real estate can be a great way to show your love and keep a house in the family. But gifting property can have certain tax implications, like the federal gift tax. If your parents, grandparents or anyone else wants to give you a house as a gift, they’re entitled to

If you own real estate, your home is likely one of your most valuable assets. At some point, you might start to wonder if you can give property as a gift.  The answer is yes. If you own property, you can give it as a gift to a loved one, friend or even a charitable

While many homeowners will go through a traditional lender to finance their home, it’s not the only option available. Seller financing can provide potential benefits to home buyers and sellers alike. Seller financing, or owner financing, is a home buying process that lets the potential home buyer buy directly from the current homeowner. Seller financing

You’re selling your house, but potential buyers may not want to attend an open house or even a private tour of your home. On the flip side, you may want to avoid devoting time and energy to preparing for in-person tours or scheduling them. And finding someplace else to be while your home is being

Homeownership is usually a lifelong journey. For many people, sizing up happens over time as families and budgets grow. If you’re thinking about moving from your current home into a bigger home, we’ll help you determine whether it makes sense and what factors you should consider along the way. What Are the Signs You Are

Maybe you’re a first-time homeowner looking to tailor your new space to reflect your tastes and personality. Or maybe you’ve lived in your home long enough that certain features need a little updating.  In any case, the list of remodeling projects can add up quickly and become expensive and time-consuming. But, with the right strategy

Home flipping can be a profitable venture if you know how to do it, but many people are afraid to get their feet wet. If you want to learn how to start flipping houses, the good news is that it’s not as scary as you think.  You don’t even need to have a ton of

As a first-time home seller, you may be a bit anxious or confused about why a buyer might be quiet after the home inspection. Did they back out and not say anything? Should you look for a new buyer? How long does the buyer have to respond? All of these are valid questions and we’re

You’re selling your home. You’ve accepted an offer, and it looks like it’s smooth sailing ahead.  But what happens if the home’s appraised value is lower than the buyer’s offer? Is the sale sunk or can it be salvaged? If the appraisal is lower than the offer, the buyer’s loan may not get approved. And

Most of the time, when people buy their first home, they’re not thinking too much about what to do when they move. But as the years go by, different housing options might come to mind. You’ve probably heard – and seen on TV – that investing in real estate can make you money. Maybe you’re

When touring homes or checking out prospects online, do you ever admire the decor of a home so much that you wish you could buy it as-is? Or maybe you’ve experienced the opposite. Maybe you saw the perfect home, but something was off about the way it was decorated. That’s the power – good, bad

Fizzbo. ?  No, it’s not the name of a party clown. It’s how you pronounce “FSBO,” the acronym of “for sale by owner.” Maybe you’ve seen a FSBO home listed online and wondered how different the buying process is from buying a home that’s listed the standard way.  Or maybe you’re about to put your