Stories
Every home has a story. Homeowner stories and case studies are coming soon. In the meantime, our guides cover the situations homeowners ask about most.
Guides
Selling in any situation
- Inherited houseInheriting a home often comes with grief, paperwork and a lot of questions. Here is a calm guide to what to know and the paths you can take.
- ProbateProbate can feel slow and unfamiliar. Here is what executors and heirs should understand before selling a home that is part of an estate.
- After a lossLosing a parent is hard enough. The house can wait while you take care of yourself and the first essentials.
- DivorceDeciding what happens to a shared home is one of the hardest parts of a divorce. Here is a steady guide to the choices.
- RelocatingA new job or a move closer to family is a big change, and the house you are leaving can still feel like a puzzle. Here is how to think it through.
- DownsizingWhether you want less upkeep or are planning a move to assisted living, here is what to think through and the paths people usually take.
- ForeclosureForeclosure is stressful, but you often have more choices than it feels like. Here is a calm look at what to know and who can help.
- Behind on paymentsFalling behind can happen after a job loss, an illness, or another big change. Here is what to know before you decide anything.
- Reverse mortgageWhether you are the borrower or an heir, a reverse mortgage changes how a sale works. Here is what to know.
- Liens & back taxesA lien does not always stop a sale. Here is how liens usually work when a home is sold, and what to check first.
- As-isSelling as is means you choose not to make repairs before the sale. Here is what that does and does not change, and how to weigh your options.
- Fire damageA fire turns everyday life upside down. If you are wondering whether to rebuild or sell, here is what to sort out first and the paths you can weigh.
- Foundation problemsCracks, sloping floors or sticking doors can raise big questions. Knowing what you are dealing with is the first step toward a calm decision.
- Hoarder houseWhether the home is yours or belongs to someone you love, there is a way forward that does not require doing everything at once.
- Mold & water damageMold almost always points back to a moisture problem. Understanding that source is the key to deciding whether to fix, list or sell as is.
- Needs repairsA house with a long repair list can still be sold. The useful question is which path fits your time, budget and energy.
- With tenantsYou can usually sell a rented home while people live in it. The lease, your state's rules and clear communication shape how it goes.
- Rental propertyBeing a landlord can wear on anyone. Here is how to think through selling a rental, keeping it, or something in between.
- Without a realtorSelling on your own is legal and can work well. It helps to know which jobs you are taking on and where to get help.
- Co-owner disputeShared ownership can get hard when people want different things. There are calm, practical ways to work toward a decision.
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