Selling a tenant occupied property I no longer wanted

Selling a tenant occupied property I no longer wanted

I rented a place in Jacksonville, Florida for about three years. I then talked to the owner about selling it to me. I swung a deal and then the place was mine. I really liked that little apartment. It was the perfect situation for a single girl. I lived on a dead end road with

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Rushed relocation means selling home very quickly

Rushed relocation means selling home very quickly

I spent approximately five years in Colorado Springs. I really enjoy the change of seasons, gorgeous landscape and opportunity for outdoor activities. No matter what the weather brings, there is something exciting to do. I often hiked, cycled, kayaked, skied and swam. From sports and fitness to shopping and restaurants, the area offers a tremendous

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It was not covered by insurance

It was not covered by insurance

When a tree fell on my home, it wasn’t covered by my insurance, then the roof was badly detrimentd, exposing the interior living space to the elements; Plus, a wall collapsed, many windows broke & there were major complications with plumbing pipes & electrical wires. The necessary repairs were extensive, and i got estimates from

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Termites destroy my house

Termites destroy my house

Until I moved to Jacksonville, Florida, I had never encountered a termite. I didn’t know what they looked like. I had no idea how invasive they could be or the extent of the damage they can cause. I’ve since learned that a queen termite lays about one hundred eggs per day in her first year

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Wanting to transfer back to the states

Wanting to transfer back to the states

I moved to Canada when I got married, but my partner was from Calgury and wanted to live near her family. When my partner took off with her secretary, I was left with a mortgage payment and a ton of debt, then before leaving, she maxed out the debit cards, then i hadn’t realized he’d

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Selling a household in search of repairs

Selling a household in search of repairs

I needed to sell the house, unblessedly, it would never have passed a household inspection, then a conventional listing with a real estate agent was out of the question. I moved to CO Springtimes right after graduating school; The section is severely wonderful, with lots to see and do, i managed to secure a job

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Selling a rental space in need of repairs

Selling a rental space in need of repairs

I moved to Colorado Springs right after graduating college… The section is extremely appealing, with lots to see and do. I managed to secure a job in my chosen field at the entry level. I wasn’t making much money and was still paying off student loans, but despite my limited budget, I decided to purchase

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Rushed relocation means selling condo really hastily

Rushed relocation means selling condo really hastily

They expedited every stage of the process I spent approximately five years in CO Springs… I absolutely care about the change of seasons, gorgeous landscape and option for outdoor activities, however no matter what the weather brings, there is something exciting to do. I often hiked, cycled, kayaked, skied and swam, from sports and fitness

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Wanting to move back to AB

Wanting to move back to AB

I moved to Canada when I got married, and my fiance was from Calgury plus wanted to live near his family! When my fiance took off with his secretary, I was left with a mortgage payment plus a ton of debt; Before leaving, he maxed out the ATM cards, but i hadn’t realized he’d quit

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Grew out of my small Jax home

Grew out of my small Jax home

I may have jumped into buying a home too suddenly. I got my first real job in Jacksonville, FL. I could have rented, however I thought it would be smarter to buy a home. That way none of my money is being wasted towards rent. I could service the place up and it would be

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Conventional home sale falls through

Conventional home sale falls through

I originally attempted to sell my Jacksonville, Florida, home by conventional means. I found a real estate agent and followed her advice. I replaced the front door, painted the interior and put down a new carpet in the laundry room. I invested into a new bathroom vanity and toilet and hired a professional cleaning service.

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Damage not covered by insurance

Damage not covered by insurance

When a tree fell on my home, it wasn’t covered by my insurance. The roof was badly damaged, exposing the interior living space to the elements. Plus, a wall collapsed, several windows broke and there were major issues with plumbing pipes and electrical wires. The necessary repairs were extensive. I got estimates from a roofing

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Tenants destroy rental property

Tenants destroy rental property

Until recently, I owned a rental property in Jacksonville, Florida. I did my best to keep the place in good condition. Over the years, I replaced the roof, windows, water heater and HVAC system. I added a security system, exterior lighting and smoke alarms. I hired professionals to paint the interior and exterior and spent

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Water damage not covered by insurance

Water damage not covered by insurance

When a tree fell on my home, it wasn’t covered by my insurance; The roof was badly detrimentd, exposing the interior residing space to the elements, however plus, a wall collapsed, many windows broke and there were major troubles with plumbing pipes and electrical wires. The necessary repairs were extensive… I got estimates from a

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Selling a house with fire damage in it

Selling a house with fire damage in it

My partner plus I bought a dwelling in Jacksonville, Florida, that was in actually exhausting condition, however my wonderful friend and I liked the location plus the possibilities. The price was right, plus my wonderful friend and I were happy to make the improvements ourselves. My wonderful friend and I are both quite handy plus

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Taking advantage of modern amenities in a custom home

Taking advantage of modern amenities in a custom home

Carbon monoxide detectors, smoke detectors, surge protectors, backup generators and a wide assortment of devices protect both the home and the occupant, sending out alerts in the event of an issue Buying an existing home often means outdated appliances and systems. Very few homeowners invest into brand new, state-of-the-art refrigerators, stoves, water heaters and light

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Rental property for cash sale

Rental property for cash sale

When I decided to downsize my assets and not renew the lease with my renters, I considered odd chances for selling my rental property. I wanted to avoid making expensive repairs and renovations. I knew the rental house was due for a current roof, water boiler and HVAC system. I was suspicious the electrical panel

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House just wasn’t what my good friend and I wanted

House just wasn’t what my good friend and I wanted

Also, I figured that our neighbors would be a deterrent to most clients. My wife and I had the dream of buying a house near my parents in Jacksonville Florida and our teenagers being close to their Grandfatherrents. I obtained a house down the street from my parents, just a short walk away. It wasn’t

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Rushed relocation means selling condo suddenly

Rushed relocation means selling condo suddenly

I was able to avoid inspections, appraisals, showings as well as repairs I spent approximately five years in CO Springs; I really care about the change of seasons, gorgeous landscape as well as option for outdoor activities, then no matter what the weather brings, there is something exciting to do. I often hiked, cycled, kayaked,

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