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What Are the Most Expensive Home Repairs?

Whether you are looking at an investment property or considering buying a fixer-upper for yourself, certain home repairs are more expensive than others. Here are the top five most expensive home repairs plus a few cash-saving tips to help you out.  Foundation Repair Costs Few things strike fear in the heart of an experienced homeowner…

How to Prevent Foreclosure

If you have defaulted on your mortgage, your lender may take possession of your home. This process is called foreclosure. Foreclosure is a devastating experience that destabilizes communities and has a negative impact on families. The good news is that there are methods to prevent foreclosure.  If you find yourself falling behind on your mortgage…

How to Know When It’s Time to Sell Your House

Even if you feel that you are ready to move, you may keep asking yourself, “Is it the right time to sell my house?” It is not easy to decide to sell your property for many reasons. First, it is usually the most expensive possession you have. Second, you are probably emotionally attached to it,…

What Is the Foreclosure Process in Colorado?

Foreclosure is defined as a legal process in which a lender seizes and sells a home to a new buyer if the homeowner fails to make monthly mortgage payments. The foreclosure process varies from state to state. In Colorado, it can happen one of two ways: a Public Trustee Foreclosure or judicial foreclosure. If a…

How to Sell an Old House That Needs Work

So you’re ready to sell your old house that needs a bunch of work? Whether your property is severely dated or requires considerable repairs to be fully livable, selling on the open real estate market may prove challenging. That’s because most traditional buyers aren’t looking to purchase a home only to sink thousands into repairs…

How to Sell Inherited Property

Inheriting a property from a loved one can be an unexpected, heartwarming gift or a taxing hassle. If you recently inherited a home and fall into the latter category, one of the best ways to avoid the hassle of dealing with the property is to sell it.  But the process of selling an inherited property…

Why Should I Sell My House?

According to the Census Bureau, Americans move almost 12 times on average during their lifetimes. There are many reasons why people sell their homes and move, ranging from different physical surroundings to personal circumstances. If you have been thinking about the idea of selling your current residence, but you are not sure yet, We Buy…

Are Cash-for-Houses Companies a Scam?

If you want to sell your house, you have three options: hire a realtor, list it for-sale-by-owner, or sell your home to a cash home buyer (also known as a cash-for-houses company.) But if you really need to sell your house fast, chances are the realtor and for-sale-by-owner options won’t work. Why? Because you simply…

What is a Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure?

A deed in lieu of foreclosure is a transaction wherein a homeowner facing foreclosure voluntarily transfers the title of their home to the mortgage lender in order to avoid foreclosure. If you are facing foreclosure, a deed in lieu is one of the methods to stop the formal foreclosure process. However, it still has a…

5 Tips to Help You Sell Your House in Colorado Springs As-Is

Selling a property “as-is” means that a home seller is choosing not to make any major repairs or renovations. There are many different reasons for selling a property as-is. For example, the current homeowner may not have time or money to repair it or is uninterested in owning an inherited property. If you’ve considered selling…