Author: zachshelley

Millions of residents across the United States have made the switch from renting to owning homes. Homeownership offers significant advantages that are not available to most renters.  For example, your monthly payments build equity in the property rather than disappear into the landlord’s pockets. Additionally, you typically have more freedom to make changes to the … Continued

Property ownership is an essential piece of the American Dream. Millions of homeowners nationwide have built equity in their properties by paying their monthly mortgage bills, and as equity grows, the potential for profit increases.  Selling a property, whether it is your home, a rental property, or even a commercial building, is a complex process. … Continued

While homeowners associations (HOAs) cannot directly block a home sale, their rules and regulations can create obstacles that complicate the process. Issues such as unpaid HOA fees, unresolved violations, or needing HOA approval can delay or even derail a sale.  Understanding how your HOA’s governing documents affect the selling process is crucial for navigating these … Continued

Selling a home within a Homeowners Association (HOA) can be complicated, mainly when unresolved HOA violations occur. HOA rules and governing documents are established to help maintain the community and preserve property values, but violations can create hurdles in the real estate transaction process.  Unpaid dues can be deducted from the money made when selling … Continued

Zoning laws control how land can be used and developed and determine property values. Understanding how these rules affect land use can help property owners better navigate potential challenges. This article explains how zoning regulations impact property marketability, especially for homeowners, and the risks associated with zoning changes or restrictions. Table of Content What Are … Continued

A low appraisal happens when a home’s appraised value is less than the agreed-upon sales price, potentially complicating the real estate transaction. This difference can affect mortgage loans and negotiations between buyers and sellers.  Both parties need to understand their options to keep the deal on track, whether through price adjustments, increasing the down payment, … Continued

The probate process can significantly complicate a home sale, but it does not mean a probate sale is impossible. Distributing a decedent’s assets necessitates carefully adhering to probate proceedings and fully understanding the legal intricacies involved. There are alternative ways to sell real estate than undergoing the probate process, including selling to cash buyers. In … Continued

All real estate transactions have risks, including home sale contingencies. The buyer and seller may decide to back out of the offer, potentially losing earnest money and resulting in financial difficulties.  In this article, we will discuss the common reasons why a home sale contingency offer may be retracted and what to do if this … Continued

Selling your home is a huge decision, and it’s more difficult when you have severe financial burdens motivating the sale.  While selling your home may seem like immediate financial relief, it’s not always the best way to leverage your most valuable asset.  Today, we’ll explore when selling your house to clear debt makes sense and … Continued

An open house event allows prospective buyers to see your home and determine whether it matches their needs.  While a well-executed event may provide benefits like helping to create buzz and enabling you to follow up with more potential buyers, it also has significant costs, both in terms of time and money. This article will … Continued