Missing a mortgage payment is never intended by a homeowner, but sometimes circumstances lead to a late mortgage payment. If you are struggling to make your payments, here’s what you need to know about what happens when your mortgage payment is more than 15 days late. Most lenders allow a 15-day grace period, which...
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Divorce. It’s never something that we plan on, but it is a reality for many. Whether it’s your first time through the experience or maybe a second, the emotions of moving on from a marriage is hard even under the best of circumstances. Not only must you grapple with the sadness of parting ways,...
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You own a house that has seen better days, it needs updating or has structural issues. You just want to get rid of the outdated home and get cash as quickly as possible. Renovating a home is stressful and taxing. In today’s market it is hard to line up qualified contractors to fix a...
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The holiday season from November through January is often considered the worst time to put a home on the market. While the thought of selling your home during the winter months may dampen your holiday spirit, the season does have its advantages. Holiday buyers tend to be more serious and competition is less fierce...
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If you recently inherited a house and you are considering selling the property, consider the potential problems below to determine what is the best option for your situation. This article outlines problems that may arise when trying to sell an inherited house as well as solutions to these problems. Be aware that there might...
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Sometimes you have to spend money to save money, especially when it comes to your home. If the thought of spending money to repair that dripping shower or crack in the ceiling makes you frown, remember that a few cheap fixes today could prevent you from spending hundreds or thousands of dollars tomorrow. Install...
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So you’re selling your outdated house? Where do you start? Do you list it right away without repairs, knowing you’re compromising the ability to acquire your desired sale price? Do you update everything with top-of-the-line fixtures and appliances, spending a pretty penny now, with fingers crossed that you’ll make that dough back once the...
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Like with most things in life, there is an upside and a downside to owning rental properties, and the list of both advantages and disadvantages is quite long. We’d like to take a moment to skim through some factors that may not be on your radar when considering the purchase of a rental property....
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A death in the family makes for a difficult time no matter the circumstances. While mourning the loss of a loved one can have a huge emotional impact, it can be made even more challenging when there is inheritance involved. If you have recently lost a family member and are inheriting a house, it...
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As one of the leading St. Louis-area house buyers, we receive all types of inquiries about the Core Properties difference. Luckily for us, this is one of our all-time favorite subjects. Let’s take a look at some standard questions that come our way. “How is selling my house with Core Properties different than using...
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