This past week the US Census Bureau released their report for December 2018 home sales. Due to the government shutdown, the data was released later than normal. This report is produced in conjunction with the Department of Housing and Urban […] Rising housing inventory in the West by Robert Taylor (updated on March 9, 2019)
. If you want to avoid costly home repairs or having to sell your home at a steep discount, then regular home maintenance is a must. Most of the homes we buy and remodel, could have been sold for much […] Top Ten Most Forgotten Home Repairs (2023) by Robert Taylor (updated on November 9, 2023)
It’s the phrase everyone hates to hear when they ask their Realtor® “What do I need to do to sell my home fast?” The standard answer, “Clean and declutter your house”. You don’t have to be a hoarder, for your […] Declutter your house to sell it faster by Robert Taylor (updated on October 11, 2023)
Summary: Selling as is doesn’t mean the buyer cannot do inspections When selling as is, you should still disclose any problems or defects with the home Selling your home as is, typically means selling for less than if your home […] Selling a house in bad condition? Consider selling your ... by Robert Taylor (updated on September 16, 2021)
Having a successful real estate transaction with your Realtor® requires several parties to be able to work together. Unfortunately, Realtors® are often viewed with the same disdain as used car salesmen. But it doesn’t have to be this way. In […] How to Work with Your Realtor® to Get What You ... by Robert Taylor (updated on October 28, 2021)
If you have inherited a house, you may be wondering if you should sell the home or keep it as a rental property. You might be considering whether or not to buy it yourself from the estate, or to sell […] Should I sell inherited house or keep as a rental? by Robert Taylor (updated on July 23, 2021)
Summary: Nearly 50% of the rental properties inspected by one city’s Rental Housing Authority had code violations Rental housing violations can be divided into two groups – priority and non priority Ignoring priority violations can cause your property to be […] Avoid code enforcement complaints by fixing these common rental housing ... by Robert Taylor (updated on September 16, 2021)
Do you need to sell your home discreetly and quietly? Maybe you need to sell for financial reasons, but don’t need to tell everyone in the neighborhood? Are you trying to avoid nosy neighbors? Do you have a rental property […] Seven benefits of selling your home discreetly by Robert Taylor (updated on August 15, 2021)
Summary: A home loan is different from your mortgage A mortgage is a lien promising your home as collateral for your home loan Changes in ownership can trigger acceleration clause When you sell a home, your mortgage is paid off […] What will happen to my mortgage? by Robert Taylor (updated on December 3, 2021)