Foreclosure means that a lender has begun the process to take possession of a borrowers’ home after the borrower has defaulted on multiple, consecutive monthly mortgage ...
Trying to sell a house on the market is never an easy task. And if you’re selling a hoarder house…well it can be nearly impossible. People will naturally compare your hoarder house to other houses on the market. And unfortunately, many homes sold on the market are spotless, renovated, updated and have multiple professional photos. […]
If you want to do home repairs before selling your home, you’ll need to choose which projects you need to do and which ones are most cost effective. This sounds easy enough right? This is the biggest mistake most people make before taking their home to market. Updates to areas of your home, such as […]
If you’re reading this article, then you’re probably worried about selling your house which is in need of serious repairs. It could be that your house is outdated, unsafe, nonfunctional, too expensive to keep or all the above. Whatever the case, you’re probably feeling overwhelmed by dollar signs. Renovations are time-consuming and expensive, and if […]
You just inherited a house, and you’re deciding to either sell the house or move into the place. Well, before you decide anything, you should hear about all the taxes that you might have to pay. Depending on your state, this could mean inheritance tax, and possibly capital gains tax. But don’t worry, knowing what to expect is […]
Inheriting a home in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia can be both a wonderful gift and a challenging burden. If you inherited a home, you most likely just lost a loved one. Working your way through the intricacies of probate procedures, federal tax, state tax, and more while dealing with the loss of […]
How Monica Stopped Foreclosure on Her House Are you going through hard times? Do you feel burdened with financial difficulties? Maybe you can relate to Monica’s story. Monica from Capital Heights lived in a home she had inherited from her father 10 years ago. The house had water issues in the basement. On top of […]
While searching through all my old staging photos the other day, I came across these pictures from eight years ago. The memory of working with this particular Realtor® and the story of this house flooded back. It’s worth sharing as an example of exactly how staging can help you sell your house faster. The homeowners […]
It’s a difficult concept around which to wrap your brain. Your furniture does not convey with the house, but it certainly does depreciate or elevate the perceived value of your house and can hurt or help sell your home. Of course when you’re living in your house, your furniture is perfect! It’s perfectly arranged to […]
Queen Sheba Owusu-Hassan from the Real Deal Meetup interviews Brad Chandler about his background and how he got into real estate investing, how he’s built Express Homebuyers to its current status, and plans for the future. MOST IMPORTANTLY, hear his advice for emerging real estate investors and wholesalers. Speaking of meetups, make sure to check […]
There are many reasons why you might want to sell a house in as-is condition. As a home owner, you know your house needs work, perhaps major repairs such as fixing a leaky roof, replacing the heating and cooling system, or rewiring the electrical system to bring it up to code. But you may not […]
You’ve heard a lot about the trend in the DC metro area of painting walls gray when you want to sell your house fast. It’s a color that provides you with a lot of flexibility. It can give a room an aura of elegance or make the setting feel informal and relaxed. But recently I […]