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Costs Of Assisted Living In Houston

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Genworth, a long-term care insurance specialist, reviewed the cost of assisted living care and determined the median price of assisted living communities in each state. According to their findings, the national average yearly cost of assisted living services in America will be $54,000 in 2021, which works out to $4,500 on average monthly or $148 … Continued

Selling A Home In The Off-Season

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There’s no getting around it: the spring and summer months are the busiest for anyone trying to buy or sell a home. One possible explanation is that people don’t want to be moving to a new home before the beginning of the school year in the fall or at the start of a new job, … Continued

The Top 5 Benefits of Selling To A Real Estate Investor

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Deciding to sell a house can appear overwhelming, stressful, and complicated process to home sellers. To make sure that you’re guided along the way, find a real estate professional whom you can trust. But you can also talk to a real estate investor to determine what selling path is the right way to go. For … Continued

How To Sell Your Home Fast When Relocating

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Relocation is a complicated exercise in coordination. We get local Houston home sellers calling us every week, saying “I’m relocating and need to sell my house in Houston quickly.”   The great thing is that we’re able to help a good many of those sellers sell their houses quickly (because we’re actively buying houses in Houston, … Continued

Selling A Home In Foreclosure | Why This Might Be Your Best Bet

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Do you have a Houston, Texas house that’s in foreclosure right now? Many people going through the Texas foreclosure process want to get out from under that burdensome house and wonder if they can sell the house in foreclosure. The short answer: yes. The long answer: it’s a little more complicated, but usually you can … Continued

5 Reasons To Consider Selling Your House To A Cash Home Buyer

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Life throws curveballs sometimes. At the most inopportune moments, we find ourselves needing to make major decisions about our homes.  Perhaps you’re facing foreclosure, you’ve experienced a death in the family, or you are on the verge of a major life change such as a divorce or separation of assets. You need to sell your … Continued

iBuyers vs Real Estate Investors: Who should you sell your home to?

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Who would’ve thought that selling your home could be as easy as a few taps on your mobile phone? A veteran real estate agent might have laughed at the idea before. But now, digital real estate platforms give realtors a run for their money and report that homeowners request an offer every 60 seconds.‍ What … Continued

How To Sell A House You Inherited In Texas

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With an average cost of $1,784 per month, housing is the largest expense for many Americans. So when you find yourself inheriting a home from your parents or other relatives, you either feel relief or a bit of dread because owning property is such a huge responsibility. If you feel more of the latter, don’t … Continued

Does It Make Financial Sense To Sell My House To Pay Off Debt?

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Layoffs, botched business investments, impulsive spending, family emergencies, poor-paying positions – all of these everyday life circumstances can put you deep in debt until the only way to dig yourself out is by selling your house.  Before deciding to sell your home to pay a massive debt, go through the following considerations, questions, and ways … Continued

Selling A Flood Damaged House: How To Get Top Dollar In Houston

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Houston, aka the Bayou City, is known for its good food, diverse population, top-rated medical centers…and swampy rivers. Built along bayous and on flat terrain, the big city has always struggled with flooding. In 2017, Hurricane Harvey dumped a year of rain in less than a week. It resulted in the worst flood in Houston … Continued

What Not To Fix When Selling A House | The Definitive List

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Your home could use some repairs now that it is a decade old. The restorations needed range from repainting the whole exterior to replacing sunken electrical sockets.  You’re worried that you might spend a fortune making home repairs and exerting tremendous effort selling your home, and there is still no guarantee of attracting potential buyers. … Continued

Pros And Cons Of Selling An Empty House

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Property styling, real estate staging, house staging, home shows  – home staging goes by many terms. But the idea is still the same: making your house appealing to prospective buyers for the best possible sale price.  The real estate community is somewhat divided on whether a home seller should stage their home. 42% of real … Continued

Homeowner’s Guide to Selling a House With Termite History

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Selling your house is like a game of roulette; you never know what problem will land on your lap to prevent you from winning a sale. You could have water damage, structural damage, mold, or all of the above. In your case, the cards you’ve been dealt are termite problems. You’re stuck with having to … Continued

How To Get Top Dollar When Selling A House In Poor Condition

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Perhaps you’ve decided to sell your home, but you’re intimidated by the Instagram-worthy houses on home buyer websites. Don’t let these picture-perfect houses deter you from selling a home in poor condition. Selling a house that needs repairs, whether major repairs or not, happens all the time.  Real estate experts say that “poor condition” is … Continued