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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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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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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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protect both the home and the occupant, sending out alerts in the event of an issue Buying an existing home often means outdated appliances and systems.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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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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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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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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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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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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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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