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A Review Of The Pros And Cons Of House Buying Companies

A Review Of The Pros And Cons Of House Buying Companies

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A Review of House Buying Companies For house buying companies residential real estate investing is big business, both here in Utah and nationally. It seems like every other week, there’s a certified house flipping expert on TV dying to show you how they took a home from what could be charitably called “dilapidated” into a … Continued
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The Truth About What Happens To Your Debt When You Die

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According to a recent report from Experian, 73 percent of Americans died owing some form of debt. And while this amount may be relatively minor for some—totaling no more than a few hundred dollars—for many of us, the costs can easily skyrocket into hundreds of thousands of dollars. And it doesn’t necessarily disappear overnight if … Continued

The 11 Docs to Sell Your Home Without a Realtor

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To sell your home without a realtor is not only possible but can help you keep a lot of cash to yourself if you do it right. To do so it’s important to know what real estate documents are involved, how to use them to be successful and learn how to market your property effectively. … Continued

Top 5 Problems With Crawl Spaces You Need to Know

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Is your home one of the 15% of homes in America that has a crawl space? While this space usually gives easy access to your wiring, plumbing and gas systems of your home, it can be less than easy to maintain. There are five potential problems that are common to crawl spaces that you should … Continued
The Tax Implications of Selling Rental Property at a Loss

The Tax Implications of Selling Rental Property at a Loss

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Selling Rental Property Home owners renting out their property and real estate investors alike are often faced with a unique dilemma in financial difficulties: should they continue to manage their properties or simply sell them at a loss? Selling rental property can definitely affect your tax bill. But that dilemma becomes even more pertinent if … Continued
How To Change A Deed When You Inherit Property

How To Change A Deed When You Inherit Property

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Under ideal circumstances, inheriting property would be a relatively simple process. A beneficiary is named by will or a living trust; and assuming there’s no contest, it’s simply a matter of legally executing its terms. It is different when you inherit property like a house. But real estate can be an entirely different beast. Not … Continued