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Maybe it happened recently or maybe it happened years ago… and the realization has just now hit that you can’t afford to hold onto the home. We get it… it’s a tough situation. If you really don’t want to sell, then you might consider repairing damages and even rebuilding if something has been severely destroyed. … Continued

Unfortunately, nothing deters buyers quite like dry rot, pests, or some other ominous discovery during inspection. What’s worse? Fixing that damage you didn’t even know about can be expensive. And naturally, you weren’t wanting to SPEND money on the sale of your home, you were wanting to MAKE money. But most buyers will cold-shoulder a … Continued

We get it. While you’re grateful to be included in the person’s will, inheriting a home comes with a lot of unexpected responsibilities, such as taxes, insurance, and any leftover debt. Fortunately, at Sage Hill Properties, we’ve worked with a lot of people in the same situation. And here are some options to consider… Move … Continued

Time moves fast… the housing market and buyer expectations are no exception. Every year, buyers expect to purchase a home with the latest and greatest updates. But naturally, you haven’t had time to keep up with all of those upgrades to your home… you were busy doing other things. Still, now that you want to … Continued

Well, at Sage Hill Properties, we buy houses fast for cash. And here are 4 ways that you’d save money by working with us instead of a real estate agent… No Commission Cost, Closing Costs, or Hidden Fees — We make you a cash offer, we pay closing costs, we manage the transaction, and there … Continued

We get it… The average amount of time that a house stays on the market is between 65 and 93 days… but for a home that’s not in the ideal price range, in an undesirable location, or not totally updated, that timespan can drag on even past 100 days. Naturally, you don’t want to wait … Continued

Here are some tips for calculating the true value of your home in Orlando… Think Like an Appraiser — Appraisers are market experts at determining the value of any given home. Primarily, they consider the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, total square footage, lot size, age of the property, HVAC system, and overall condition. It’s … Continued

Well, you’re not the first. Believe it or not, we’ve worked with a TON of homeowners experiencing a leaky roof. And fortunately, it’s not the end of the world. Still, the longer it takes to fix the problem, the more water damage it’s going to do… so here are some recommendations for dealing with a … Continued

There are a lot of reasons that might create the need to sell a house fast. At Sage Hill Properties, we’ve seen it all — maybe it’s to move for work, maybe to avoid selling costs, maybe a seller is going through a divorce, has health problems, or some other challenging season. Fortunately, you can … Continued

We know… it’s frustrating. A lot of effort goes into listing a house with an agent and getting everything ready for selling… but crickets. And now things are back at square one. 🙁 But not all is lost… here are 4 things you can do with a home that won’t sell (even if you think … Continued

A lot of people feel trapped once they’ve bought a home… like they just have to live with a mortgage payment that’s financially unsustainable for them. But that’s not true. In fact, here are 4 different things you can do to lower or get rid of your mortgage payment… Refinance — If you have a … Continued

We’ve helped lots of homeowners from different backgrounds sell their homes. And here are some resources that can help make the process as painless (and as profitable) as possible… Angie’s List — When you sell your home, you’re probably going to need to repair some stuff, update some stuff, and clean some stuff. Angie’s List … Continued

Maybe you’re not even sure what needs to be done to the house before you can sell it. It’s hard enough to sell a fixer-upper when you’re in the same city or state… it’s even more challenging when you’re living in a different area altogether. Fortunately, we’ve worked with lots of sellers who own a … Continued

It’s crazy… …you try to do something generous, something kind, something selfless, and your family doesn’t even OFFER to help with bills (or they do… but they don’t follow through). It’s frustrating… At Sage Hill Properties, we’ve worked with TONS of people in exactly your situation. Here’s the advice we usually give. Create a Contractual … Continued