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What type of repairs show up on an inspection report? What do they cost to repair?

By Metroplex Homebuyers / October 16, 2021 October 16, 2021

A home inspection is an extremely useful tool for homebuyers looking for a little extra information on the property they are looking to purchase. Professional home inspectors conduct hundreds of individual home inspections each year and are continually trained in how to spot defects that can cause problems in and around the house. Without an …

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How to Remove Squatters

By Metroplex Homebuyers / October 11, 2021 October 11, 2021

How to Remove Squatters Original Article can be found here. What is a squatter? A squatter is a person who unlawfully occupies an uninhabited property. A squatter may be: A person who breaks into your property and starts living there. A tenant who stops paying rent or their lease expires, but they keep living on …

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How much in taxes will I owe when I sell an inherited property?

By Metroplex Homebuyers / October 2, 2021 October 2, 2021

How much in taxes will I owe when I sell an inherited property? If you inherit property, you may wonder if you’re responsible for paying taxes. Luckily, there’s no federal inheritance tax, although some states do have inheritance taxes. But for most people, inheriting property doesn’t trigger an immediate tax liability. When you inherit property …

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FHA Required Repairs

By Metroplex Homebuyers / September 27, 2021 September 27, 2021

Selling Your Home To A Buyer Using Financing. Government Backed Loans (FHA/VA) Standard Repairs Thinking about listing your home? It’s always good to know what to expect if you list and receive an offer that is FHA. Most conventional loans follow these guidelines as well. For an FHA loan, the U.S. Department of Housing and …

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What liability do I have with a vacant property?

By Metroplex Homebuyers / September 13, 2021 September 13, 2021

The insurance risks and liabilities associated with owning unoccupied property can be extensive. To ensure you are adequately protected, it is important to know the risks you confront. In addition to purchasing comprehensive insurance coverage, there are numerous preventive strategies for maintaining vacant property to reduce risk and liability. Potential Risks There are a host …

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How do I protect my vacant property?

By Metroplex Homebuyers / August 28, 2021 August 28, 2021

Do you have an empty house that is not well protected? Vacant houses are the most popular targets of theft, which makes it really important to properly secure them. Your first line of defense is deterrence: Lead thieves and vandals to believe the house is being lived in or at least being watched. Don’t make …

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How do I insure my vacant property?

By Metroplex Homebuyers / August 21, 2021 August 23, 2021

Original article that this information was pulled from is located here. If you leave your home unattended for weeks at a time, your homeowners policy likely won’t provide coverage in the event of a claim during the time it is unoccupied or vacant. As a result, any damages or losses that occur would have to …

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How Much Does My Vacant Property Cost Me?

By Metroplex Homebuyers / August 13, 2021 August 13, 2021

The downside to owning real estate is, it is an asset that has to be fed constantly. There are carrying costs associated with holding on to a vacant piece of property can not be avoided. On top of the costs listed below you may also still have a mortgage on the property that is due …

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What to Look for in a Real Estate Agent: The Homeowner’s Guide

By Bret Miller / January 22, 2020 December 20, 2020

When you know it’s time to sell your house, one of your first steps is going to be researching your selling options. While we focus on the advantages of selling to a professional homebuyer, a common option is using a Real Estate Agent to help you navigate through the sales process. Qualities of an Excellent …

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Reasons Why Your House Isn’t Selling The Traditional Way In Dallas

By Bret Miller / January 22, 2020 December 20, 2020

Do you have a property that is just sitting on the MLS? It happens quite often, and there are usually similar reasons why it isn’t generating the interest you would like to see. In our latest post, we will help you figure out why your house isn’t selling the traditional way in Dallas and what …

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