AMI Author Profile

Rae Hoffman

Rae Hoffman is the owner of AMI House Buyers and a seasoned real estate investor with a heavy focus on the Houston & Katy, Texas areas. She has done numerous flips, has owned multiple rental properties, and is also a licensed real estate agent in the state of Texas. She is heavily experienced in the areas of foreclosures, water damaged properties, burnouts, and inherited properties, and works with distressed homeowners in all types of situations to help them understand their options and find potential solutions.

The Truth About Instant Offers for Your House

Many people place a high value on speed and convenience. From next-day Amazon deliveries to on-demand entertainment streaming, the quicker and easier we can get something, the better it is…

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Selling a House with Asbestos

Trying to sell an older home can come with hassles. When you add in the potential presence of asbestos, it can make selling even more challenging. You may have seen…

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Can I Sell My House and Still Live in It?

We get asked this question a lot – “Can I sell my house and still live in it?” The short answer is yes. Some buyers will allow you to sell…

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How to Avoid Cash House Buyer Scams

There are many reasons you may be looking to sell your house to a buyer fast for cash. It might be that you’re facing foreclosure, need to relocate and need…

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How Far Behind on Mortgage Payments Can You Get Before the Lender Forecloses?

Everyone wants to make their mortgage payments on time, but sometimes life gets in the way, and foreclosure becomes a looming threat for even the most responsible homeowners. If you’re…

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Real Estate Closing Costs – A Guide for Sellers & Buyers

Buying or selling a home for the first time can be full of surprises. That’s because it’s not as simple as finding the house you’d like to purchase, or as…

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What Is Title Insurance and Why Do You Need It?

Title insurance is not just another fee involved with closing costs. It can offer valuable protection for homeowners. As owner’s policies are optional in Texas, many buyers may not be…

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Proof of Funds in Real Estate & What You Should Look For

When dealing with cash house buyers, sellers may overlook the need to make sure the person that is offering to buy their home has the funds available to do so….

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Who Buys Houses in Any Condition?

You’ve likely seen the signs on the side of the road – “We Buy Houses in Any Condition” or “I Buy Houses in Cash.” Who are these people who buy…

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The Best Power Washers You Can Buy in 2024

Put power washing on the top of your to-do list if putting a property up for sale or when a tenant is moving out and you want to attract the…

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How Long Does It Take to Sell a House to a Cash Buyer?

Selling a home for or buying a house in cash can be a quick, painless process (especially compared to standard, financed sales). But some things can affect how quickly a…

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What To Do After a House Fire

A house fire is a terrifying experience. From the safety concerns of family members to dealing with the damage and the emotional aftermath, a homeowner will have a lot to…

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Selling a House with Active Termites or Past Termite Damage

If your home has termite damage, you could have a big problem on your hands. Not only is it challenging to sell a house with a termite problem, but it…

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The Best Paint Sprayers You Can Buy for 2024

As landlords, real estate investors need to repaint properties often. These might be touchups between tenants, full paints to update a property, or updating specific components of a property –…

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What is an Underwater Mortgage?

For many of us, our home is our biggest asset, but like other assets we invest in, such as stocks and bonds, property values fluctuate over time due to various…

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