Real Estate Blog

If you’re looking to sell your home, you’ll know that one of the most essential steps is getting your home listed on sites like Realtor.com. As one of the top real estate websites in the world, Realtor.com allows you to get your home in front of a huge audience of potential buyers. However, getting your … Continued

Wills and trusts aren’t the only way to pass property onto a loved one when you pass away, you can also use a life estate. A life estate differs significantly from a will, so most people are unfamiliar with the way it works, especially in regard to selling a property. Today, we’ll guide you through … Continued

If you want to sell or buy a house fast, you need to be talking in cash. In a traditional house sale, where one or both parties need to seek mortgages to buy their next property, there are a huge number of boxes to tick before the sale can be finalized and the mortgage process … Continued

They say the market’s hotter than ever, so why is my house not selling?” If this is a thought you’ve had recently, you’re in the right place. The past few years have seen the housing market in the US and many areas all over the world reach record-high prices, so you’ll be forgiven for thinking … Continued

While someone’s personal debts will usually be written off when they pass away, the same cannot be said for secured loans. Secured loans, such as a mortgage, are attached to the asset (in this case real estate) just as much as to the person who took out the loan. If someone dies while their mortgage … Continued

Living in a house surrounded by trees is a dream for many people, and it’s not until a serious storm comes along that you realize it’s not such a good idea to have trees that close to your home. When the worst happens and a tree falls on your home, you likely feel bewildered as … Continued

Selling a house can be a stressful and overwhelming experience, especially if you’re looking to sell it quickly. Whether you’re moving for a new job, downsizing, or any other reason, selling your house fast can be a challenging task. However, by following our simple steps, you can increase your chances of selling your house quickly … Continued

When selling your home one of the most important decisions you have to make is the listing price. Too high a price will result in few viewings and even fewer offers, too low and you may turn off potential buyers or give off warning signs that there’s something wrong with the house – even if … Continued

Refinancing a mortgage with bad credit is a daunting task and one that can bring up a lot of negative feelings for us. If you’ve experienced a period of hardship, you may think that getting a mortgage is impossible, but that’s not always the case. There are options available for almost everyone, though you may … Continued

Most of us avoid conflict whenever possible, and there are perhaps few conflicts as stressful as trying to sell a home when the co-owner doesn’t want to. Whether your ex-partner has decided they don’t want to move, your sibling won’t allow you to sell the family home, or a friend you went in on an … Continued

When you’re a homeowner the question of “when is the best time to move?” is not a simple one to answer. There are so many factors that can affect whether or not you’ll be able to move quickly and how much you’ll get for your house, from country-wide economic conditions to the condition of the … Continued

Selling a house is a big decision that can come with a range of benefits and challenges. But what if you need to sell your house to access cash, but you don’t want to move out right away? Is it possible to sell your house and then rent it back from the new owner? In … Continued

Probate refers to the legal process of managing a deceased person’s estate, which includes settling their debts, distributing their assets, and resolving any disputes that may arise. This process typically involves an executor or administrator who oversees the deceased person’s property. However, in cases where the deceased person had a mortgage on their property and … Continued

When someone dies their estate (meaning all of their possessions and assets) must be divided between their heirs or beneficiaries and any debts they owe must be paid in full. This process is called “probate”, and it can be a lengthy process that lasts months or even years in complicated circumstances. During this process, the … Continued