Owner Issues
Here at AMI, we’ve seen it all. As cash house buyers, we know how many well-known and little-known issues can come up in a homeowner’s life. Working with homeowners to solve those issues has given us a depth of knowledge in both. In this category, you’ll find answers to common questions surrounding homeownership, as well as in-depth guides and Q&A articles addressing numerous issues homeowners can experience. Our goal is to educate homeowners and help them find the information and solutions they need.
How to Stop Foreclosure at the Last Minute
Having to go through a foreclosure is an unfortunate situation for anyone to have to face. But life happens and a divorce, job loss, medical condition, or another circumstance can…
What You Need to Know About Galvanized Plumbing
If your house was built during or before the 1960s, or in the early 1970s, there is a good chance it has galvanized plumbing. While it was once the norm,…
What is a Squatter in Real Estate?
If a building is left unoccupied for an extended period of time, it runs the risk of attracting squatters. While no homeowner wants uninvited guests living on their property, it…
What to Know about Popcorn Ceilings
If you own a house built several decades ago, you may have a popcorn ceiling in one or more rooms. Popcorn ceilings—a style known for their distinctive lumpy texture—were a…
What Is a Short Sale in Real Estate?
Unexpected life events, like changes in employment or divorce, can sometimes cause a homeowner to fall behind on their mortgage. If you’ve suddenly found yourself unable to keep up with…
Should I Rent or Sell My House?
When it comes time to move, some homeowners may wonder whether it’s better to sell their house or keep it and rent it out to earn passive income. This decision…
How to Sell a Vacant House
If a homeowner moves to a new home prior to selling their old one, inherits a property from someone who has passed away, or loses the tenants they previously rented…
How To Find Out If a Property Has a Lien
Just because you’ve owned a house for a long time doesn’t mean you know everything about it. Homeowners are not always notified when liens are placed on their property, so…
What You Need to Know About Selling a House As-Is
Selling a house usually means you need to bring the home up to its best possible condition to get best price for it. But fixing up a damaged home before…
What is the Eviction Process in Texas After Foreclosure?
You are obligated to make your mortgage and property tax payments on time when you buy a home. However, financially devastating events due to divorce, the loss of a job,…
The Top 8 Reasons Homes Go into Foreclosure
Foreclosure is currently a threat to more American homeowners than it has been in the past. In October 2021 alone, there were 20,587 foreclosure filings nationwide — more than double…
What to Know About Homes with Roof Damage
It’s often difficult to know where to begin when dealing with roof damage. While you don’t want to leave the roof unattended for too long and risk the damage worsening,…
Can You Sell a House With a Lien on It?
Selling a house can be a stressful ordeal, and liens complicate the matter even further. If you’re trying to sell a home with a lien on it, you may be…
Can You Sell a Home with Mold Issues?
Getting ready to sell a home can be an overwhelming experience, and discovering a mold infestation in the house you’re looking to sell only adds to the stress. If you…