Inheriting a property after losing a family member or beloved friend can be an overwhelming experience. With or without a will, estates must go through the process of probate. Naturally, if there is a will, the process is much smoother. The home would be in perfect condition in an ideal world, with the mortgage paid … Continued
Each step in the process of selling your home on the traditional market comes with a cost. Then, after all of the anticipation, you have finally sold your home, and the new focus becomes the complex closing process wherein the title on the home transfers to the new owners. So often, sellers’ purchase of their … Continued
A wholesaler offers homeowners an option when they are trying to sell a property; typically, these houses are in a state of severe disrepair and often don’t garner their market value with a traditional listing on the MLS. Seen as bargains by typical buyers, offers, though rare, are usually insultingly low offers. Wholesalers are dedicated … Continued
If you are planning to make changes to your home, err on the side of caution and find out if the work requires a permit. Never skip this step because getting out of the tangled web you create could become extremely tricky and expensive. For example, many homeowners attempt to cut corners and make home … Continued
Traditional listings aren’t always the best method to sell your home in Dallas. There are many situations in which homeowners may find listing their home for sale independently or with a real estate agent isn’t in line with their problems or goals, depending on the circumstances. Read on as we explore five situations where hiring … Continued
Are you a homeowner who wants to get out of debt? Struggling to climb out of debt while paying exorbitant interest on your loans can be overwhelming. Another hurdle for many is the fear of changing lifestyles and doing without shopping therapy and all of the little perks and comforts they’ve grown accustomed to in … Continued
It’s easy to understand the excitement of making a big profit on the sale of your home, but as with everything else, it takes money to make money. Unfortunately, when calculating your actual profit on the deal, your data is faulty without a complete picture of how expensive it is to list a home for … Continued
Knowledge truly is power, and educating yourself about a subject unfamiliar to you can help remove the fear of the unknown common to borrowers who find themselves facing the possibility of foreclosure. If you are struggling to make your house payments, taking steps to understand the process will help you plan your moves instead of … Continued
Outside influences on the market, such as the economy and concerns about health, have created change, and the use of technology in real estate transactions continues to march forward. Therefore, real estate professionals must stay on top of all factors that affect home sales to remain successful. Because the real estate market changes at lightning … Continued
While not typical now and then, a landlord is likely to encounter a bad tenant, you may wonder how to deal with this unique situation, should it arise. Having guidelines to follow when warning signs first appear can help keep the headaches to a minimum and give you peace of mind knowing your next step … Continued
While the housing market is rebounding, many people in Dallas] are still struggling to make their mortgage payments. If you’re underwater on your home, or having trouble keeping up with your monthly mortgage payments, you could be fearful that your mortgage provider is going to foreclose. Thankfully, there are a number of things that you can do … Continued
A recent study estimates that 47% of foreclosed properties are still occupied. When you first see that stat you may be surprised… but we’re not. What most people don’t realize is that banks aren’t in the business to own homes. They are in the business to loan people money. But when they have to foreclose … Continued
When you are selling your home, it’s difficult to know just what financing options mean in terms of time, hurdles you may need to jump through, and a guarantee of the sale reaching fruition. There are a lot of factors involved in understanding what is best for your current situation. Getting a cash offer for … Continued
Tenants are beginning to receive stimulus payments and some are using it to move. You may be receiving multiple applications for your available rental property, but once you locate a great tenant, you may be competing with other landlords to have this tenant. Here are some ways you can appeal to tenants in Dallas during … Continued
The coronavirus pandemic has a lot of people wondering what will happen next. We can only use our previous economic experiences to understand what this situation would mean for property owners and real estate investors. Here’s what real estate investors in Dallas should expect during the coronavirus pandemic. Shift in Demand The real estate market … Continued
