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  • Drug Users Trashed Their Duplex
    An elderly couple owned a duplex but had some troublesome tenants who had trashed the house and had police reports of drug use. They evicted the tenants, the cost to repair these issues became bigger than they could handle, and just wanted out. They were tired of not getting paid, shelling out money for repairs, […]
  • She Was Tired Of Not Getting Paid
    An elderly lady had inherited a property from her late mother but couldn’t keep up with the mortgages, insurance, taxes and utilities on two properties. She was going in the red each month and couldn’t afford to fix it up to get top dollar. She was tired of not getting paid, shelling out money for […]
  • He Needed The House Bought As-Is
    An 80-year-old gentleman had been renting out a house for many years but now it sat vacant. The previous tenants had ransacked the house and it needed a lot of repairs that he couldn’t do himself. He was ready to sell it as is and move on. He kept getting trash offers from people who […]
  • Her Tenants Were Hoarders
    An older lady had been renting out her beautiful two-story home to a young family. She started getting calls from the neighbors that their belongings were pouring out of the house. They had become hoarders. She had a battle getting them out of the home and worked on fixing it up herself, one piece at […]
  • The Medical Bills Pushed Him to Foreclosure
    An elderly gentleman had been diagnosed with a terminal disease. The medical bills were racking up. He couldn’t keep up with the bills and the mortgage payments. All he wanted was to sell the house, buy an RV and check off his bucket list with his wife while he still could. He didn’t have the […]
  • Her Family Destroyed Her House
    A loving woman had been renting out her home to some relatives on the agreement that they would do repairs. When they stopped paying rent, she went by the home and realized that not only had they not done the repairs but that the house was in worse condition than before. She had to file […]
  • Realtors Gave Up On Them
    A hard-working couple tried to start a business and got into a large amount of debt that they couldn’t keep up with. As a result, they fell behind on their mortgage payments and the bank stopped taking partial payments. Realtors had told them that there was nothing they could do to help them. They were […]
  • No Hablo Inglés, Ayudame!
    A single mother with an ill daughter was working two jobs but couldn’t keep up with the mortgage payments. She didn’t speak or read English and didn’t understand all of the mail that was coming in from the bank. To make matters worse, her husband was in prison and couldn’t help her solve the problem. […]
  • Close to Foreclosure With 8 Children
    A sweet couple with eight children couldn’t keep up with the mortgage payments. They tried doing everything right and were still falling behind. They homeschooled their younger children and even adopted a special needs child from Vietnam. They tried working with the bank but knew they were lying to them. They were notified by the […]
  • The Bank Had Filed for Foreclosure
    An elderly disabled widow was living paycheck to paycheck but couldn’t keep up with the mortgage payments. She was living in a rat-infested home and couldn’t afford to fix up the house or move out. She was stuck living there with her grandbabies. She was notified by the bank that they had filed for a […]
  • How To Stop A Foreclosure
    Times can get tough and banks don’t always play fair. If your lender has sent you a notice of sale and you are looking for options, here are some ideas that might work for you. We have worked with many people who are in a temporarily difficult situation. We’ve all been there at some point […]
  • Moved 2 Houses To Create Affordable Housing
    We came across an opportunity to buy some land and find 2 houses that were going to be torn down and thrown into a landfill. We are grateful that we were able to save these homes and move them to our land to create affordable housing for our community. The moving company successfully delivered them […]
  • Have tenants destroyed your home?
    We were working with a sweet old lady who had been renting out her house, but she found out that her tenants had destroyed her home. She felt betrayed and frustrated that she now had to pay for the eviction process. So, she started working on the house and fixing it herself. It was more […]
  • Whose Side Is Your Real Estate Agent Really On?
    Is your real estate agent really on your side? If not, whose side are they on and how can that impact their ability to act in your best interests? This debate triggers one of the most confusing parts of home buying, selling properties and investing in real estate for most consumers. While there is certainly […]
  • Is It Too Late In The Foreclosure Process To Save My Home?
    The foreclosure process that homeowners are finding themselves in today is incredible stressful and frightening. Many may find that they have even fewer options now than they did a few months ago. While there are always new foreclosures being filed across the country, some homeowners have been procrastinating. Some thought help would fall out of […]
  • Whose Side Is Your Real Estate Agents Really On?
    Is your real estate agent really on your side? If not, whose side are they on and how can that impact their ability to act in your best interests? This debate triggers one of the most confusing parts of home buying, selling properties and investing in real estate for most consumers. While there is certainly […]
  • Selling a Home: How to Choose Between 5 Different Offers
    Selling a home? Which offer will you accept? When you put your home up for sale you’ll attract all types of offers. The most notable difference between these offers is normally financing, and how buyers intend to pay for their purchase. So what types of bids might you get? Which are the best choices for […]
  • Tips To Sell Your Austin Home Fast
    How can you sell your home fast? Many homeowners are facing foreclosure, tired of the burden of negative equity, need to relocate, or just need to sell their current home fast in order to capitalize on the market. However, what can they do to ensure it gets sold quickly? The real estate market may be […]
  • 5 Ways To Win At Upsizing Your Home
    If you have new space at your disposal, you can put it to use quite creatively and without spending a lot of money. More people are now keen on owning a house than moving in to a rented space. But this change of mindset is not without its vagaries. Questions relating to homeowners insurance, home […]
  • Choosing The Best Austin Realtor For Selling Your Home
    These tips can help you when choosing the best Austin realtor for selling your home. Many Austin, TX homeowners will tell you that this is a good time to put your home on the market, but finding the best professional help is not always as easy as you might think. Not all Austin realtors are […]
  • Is It Too Late In The Foreclosure Process To Save My Home?
    If you are facing the stressful process of foreclosure and asking yourself is it too late in the foreclosure process to save my home? you may find that you actually have fewer options than you did a few months ago. It is easy to believe that your home will appreciate significantly in value, that your […]
  • Tips To Sell Your Home
    When looking forward to sell your home, there are factors that will determine the process. You have to do a lot of research to know the best way to get the property sold. You also need to ensure that everything in the home is included in the sale document. Below are some Tips To Sell […]
  • Home Sales Are Getting Hot As We Move Into Summer
    As we move into summer home sales are rapidly underway and the US real estate market is hotter than ever. According to the National Association of Realtors, March 2013 experienced the highest home buying activity since that of April 2010. It is thought among economists that March 2013 figures are more “pure” than that of April 2010 figures which the homebuyer’s tax credit helped to artificially support.
  • Austin Texas Housing Real Estate Trends
    Across the nation home prices have been soaring. Austin, Texas is no exception to the rule. The housing industry is in a state that is being celebrated around the world, and everyone is getting involved in the buying spirit. The economy is more stable than it has been in years, interest rates are low, and market values continue to increase. It is the ideal time to buy and sell, as the stats on the Austin, Texas real estate nicely outline below. Let’s take a look.
  • Austin’s Economic Growth Draws New Residents
    Austin’s phenomenal economic growth continues to draw new residents. The city’s population grew by 37.3 % in the decade between 2000 and 2010 and the growth continues. Texas’ Capitol city is one of the premier business cities in the nation, with several Fortune 500 companies located in it or nearby and over eighty Inc. 5000 companies. The charming city attracts both corporate ladder climbers and entrepreneurs looking to strike out on their own.