The time had come to sell my old Kentucky home. My 90-year father had died, and I had no desire to move back to my birthplace. Built in the French Provincial style by my parents in 1963, the house was beautiful, with a pool and tennis court, surrounded by woods. But it hadn’t ...
If you are like most home sellers, you know of one or more present issues with your home that could impact the sale price. Every seller must balance wanting to make money off the house with disclosing known issues. Sometimes there is a balancing act that can be surprisingly difficult. Over...
Selling your home can be an emotional process, so prepare yourself before listing your property. Begin viewing your house not as a home but as an investment and a business transaction. Try not to take suggestions from your realtor personally and it will make the process much easier. Hire the...
She has arrived early at her future in-laws’ lake house in Salish, Montana, to finish planning her wedding to Charlie, a young doctor with a brilliant life ahead of him. Charlie has asked Garrett, his best friend from college, to officiate the ceremony, though Cece can’t imagine anyone...
Every state has its rules on the legal things to reveal. Thus, if a house shows signs of foundation issues or a history of flooding, it’s necessary to inform the buyer. Lastly, review and sign your closing documents. Benefits of Selling a House for Cash ...
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You’ve had your house on the market for a while now and you’re asking yourself “why isn’t my house selling?” People sniff around but no one is biting. What’s going on?!? Yes, the market may have a lot to do with it buthouses do sellso there’s probably more than the ma...
Even if you’ve found a buyer who wants to take the home off your hands as-is, having the sale go through and close can still be a challenge. Depending on what issues the home has, you might have some buyers whocan’t get the financing they needto actually purchase the house. So ...
Learn about the various taxes on selling a house in Indiana and what you can expect to owe when the transaction is finished.
several pages of yes/no questions describing the house or condo, including anything that “could have an adverse impact on value” or on a house hunter’s decision to purchase. Common examples of these negatives are water damage, hazards (lead paint, cracked foundation, etc.), or pest ...