Question & Answer
You’ve got questions, and we’ve got answers. We’ve spent years as cash home buyers helping owners in unique situations. As a result, we’ve seen more than your average person in real estate. In this category, we answer various questions about real estate, both basic and complicated. Our goal is to educate the public on different real estate terms, issues, and situations and provide information applicable to their specific information needs or problems.
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…
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 is a Lady Bird Deed?
Texas is one of only five US states that authorizes a Lady Bird deed. This type of deed allows a property owner to transfer ownership to a beneficiary at their…
What Happens to a House if the Owner Dies Without a Will?
In an ideal world, all matters of inheritance would be decided by a will clearly stating the wishes of the deceased. However, death can come unexpectedly, and it’s not uncommon…
What Happens When You Inherit a House with a Mortgage?
Losing a loved one is devastating, and when you inherit their home, it can make an already emotional time even more overwhelming. If you find yourself in this situation and…
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…
Can You Sell a Condemned House?
Even if you take excellent care of your home, there’s always a possibility of damage occurring. If this damage is extensive, it could put your house at risk of being…
How Much Equity Do You Need in a House Before Selling?
Before deciding to sell your house, the first thing to consider is much equity you have in your home. Equity is a measure of how much your home is worth…
Can I Sell My Home if It’s in Foreclosure?
Regardless of how financially responsible you are, certain situations in life can make it challenging to stay current on your mortgage. In the unfortunate event that your home faces a…
Can I Sell My House at Any Time?
When you first buy a home, you probably expect to live there for the next several years. However, sometimes life has other plans. Unexpected events like divorce, changes in employment,…
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…
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…
What Happens to a Mortgage When Someone Dies?
When a family member passes away, handling the legal matters pertaining of their home is probably the last thing you feel like doing. It’s a difficult situation to navigate, especially…
What Are Property Taxes?
Property taxes can be an area of confusion for many homeowners. Unfortunately, failure to accurately understand how property taxes work and budget for them accordingly can have disastrous results. Here…
How Do I Find Out Who Owns a House?
Who owns a home is a public record in the United States, as are the details surrounding the home’s acquisition. Those details can include terms of a mortgage, any liens…