What is Probate? When a deceased leaves behind assets to be distributed to heirs, the legal process whereby this happens is known as probate. The cumulative assets are often referred to as “the estate” and may include bank accounts, real estate, jewelry and a wide variety of investments. Typically, a
Many real estate investors may be curious about the real costs of building ground up duplexes or triplexes. It’s a sweet middle ground between the autonomy of single-family homes and the high turnover of commercial apartment complexes. The inventory of small multifamily properties around the country is relatively low ––
Selling a home with a reverse mortgage can be a bit more complex then selling a home with a traditional mortgage. We’ve created this guide to share what you can expect when selling a house with a reverse mortgage. Reverse mortgages are a fairly popular financial tool for senior homeowners.
Are you facing foreclosure because you are behind on your mortgage payments? Perhaps you’re receiving aggressive letters and calls from your lender? If this is a current reality for you, we understand you may be experiencing some amount of stress. Please know you don’t have to lose your house to
Are you considering a higher level of care for a loved one? For many elderly people, there comes a time when special attention is needed that can be difficult to provide safely from home. If grandma’s gonna get the best care, rest assured prices for accommodations are available well into
Selling a house can be a complicated process that requires a substantial amount of documentation. If you think that selling your home on the market is straightforward and simple, you may be in for a surprise. Selling a house may require undertaking significant renovations / repair, and you guessed it,
We Can Help, We Buy Ohio Houses! If you find yourself asking google: “How do I sell an inherited house in Ohio?” Then you’re in the right place. If you’ve inherited a house that you need to sell, you can stop worrying about how you’re going to get it sold.
Every day we speak with sellers in Central Ohio who are interested in selling their house. More often then not, we hear that a Realtor has recommended renovating the property to 1.) Ensure a timely sale 2.) Increase the value of their property. These folks are seldom real estate professionals;
Whether you’re just getting started on your real estate journey, you’ve purchased your first investment property or you own a few rentals, the information in this guide will help identify your real estate investing strategy and create a clear plan of action to grow your real estate portfolio. How
In a promising start to 2024, home sales have surged, marking the first increase since 2022. Of the 7,000+ homes that sold last month, most of the transactions were all-cash. Cash is still king in Ohio’s housing market; It’s soo prominent, we wrote an entire article on the matter titled,
Should you buy a house with cash? All-cash real estate transactions are on the rise. According to RedFin data, 1 in 3 US homebuyers are paying all cash. Compare that to data published in 2022, the National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers reports 87% of home
As a homeowner planning to sell a home, you have options: list the property on the open market and pay a Realtor, try to sell the house without a Realtor (For Sale by Owner) or consider selling to a home investor. Let’s consider each path forward and select the best
In 2022, homeowners spent an estimated $433 billion improving and maintaining their homes. Unfortunately, come time to sell, not all renovation projects recoup their cost. This begs the question: Are renovation projects necessary before selling your home? Which improvements yield the highest return on investment (ROI)? Robert Ryczek, a top-selling
What is the Fastest Escrow Can Close? If you’re selling a house and would like to close fast, you may be curious about how long the closing process takes. The legal process that the seller and buyer enter into while transferring ownership of real estate is typically handled by a
Did you know that, on average homes sell 20 days faster at a 6% higher price the first two weeks of May? Or that in places like Vail and Aspen, winter is the prime selling season? That’s real estate seasonality. Let’s have a quick look at how seasons may affect
Preparing for a home inspection? Consider a few optional steps you can take to ensure a smooth inspection. 1. Clean and declutter inspection access points Clean furnace filter Clean stove and oven Empty storage from attic Organize any closets that are access points to your attic or crawl space Clear
The perfect backdrop for outdoor gatherings is a great & inexpensive way to increase satisfaction and/or boost the appeal of your investment property. This DIY project is one of our favorite ways to add a little something extra to our properties and you may be surprised just how easy it
Whether you’re moving out of state for a new job opportunity, retirement, or perhaps a lower cost of living, there’s a lot to consider before you relocate to another state. Somewhere near the top of your checklist of priorities before moving out of state is likely a plan for selling
Automation tools can improve your real estate operations. Whether you own a few properties as rentals or have in-house management teams and thousands of doors, you probably wear a few hats. This post will explore some simple tools we hope will simplify your business process and allow you to focus
The real estate market has most of us at the edge of our seat, uncertain about the near future. One thing is certain: prices continue to rise. The housing market is definitely seeing a cooling trend as interest rates climb, but investors are still cashing in. Why? Inventory and Demand
What’s in a Sales Job with CoreMark? A sales training program is as much an exercise in discretion and listening as it is direction. Our current focus aims to recognize awareness and build on knowledge and skills that will grow our sales capacity. Here’s a few reasons we enjoy working
At CoreMark, we strive to deliver the highest quality of service with every sale. Our goal is to help people get to their next chapter in one simple and seamless transaction. One of the ways we simplify selling is called a seller leaseback. Timing a Sale and Purchase In a
More often then not, we buy properties sight unseen. And were not talking turnkey properties. In fact, the vast majority of our purchases are sight unseen and it wouldn’t be a stretch to say these properties are complete-gut-rehab type properties. I don’t even really think about it anymore. That’s why
The value of the location of a rental property involves more than just a flashy zip code. For many renters, proximity to schools, parks, public transit, colleges, grocery stores and retail shopping centers are important considerations. If the rental is in a planned community with neighborhood amenities, it should be
While you can sell your home in any season, is there an ideal time? Experts agree, there is a best month to sell a house. However, there are a myriad of factors that affect your decision to sell a home, so the proper answer may be just below the veil.
In this guide, we’re going to take a look at how to sell a house that may not be in marketable condition and needs a few repairs. By weighing the pros and cons of listing the house on the market with an agent vs. selling the property as-is to a
In today’s market, buyers pay a premium for homes that are fully renovated and move-in ready. What if you don’t have the resources, time or bandwidth to fix up your house? A property that is dated, unrenovated and worn around the edges can linger on the market for months and
Cue the confetti! We’re getting an early jump on celebrating the new year with the announcement of plans to roll out service in three new markets! We’re thrilled that starting in early 2021, we’ll be introducing service to Columbus, Cincinnati and Cleveland metropolitan areas with physical offices located in Columbus:
Looking to sell your property for top dollar? You’ll need to know how to estimate rehab costs accurately to maximize your return on investment. When it comes to buying or selling a property, getting the numbers right and estimating your rehab budget is crucial. For real estate investors interested in
This guide walks you through how we calculate our no-obligation cash offer. Determining the dollar amount we can offer for a home involves a careful valuation process. To arrive at an accurate valuation, our team of real estate experts use a combination of publicly available market data and an in-person
