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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

It seemed like such a good idea at first — you’d own one additional property, manage tenants, and make some extra cash every month.  Why not?  But then it became EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to find trustworthy tenants… repairs got out of hand… and let’s not even get started on the yard work.  It’s frustrating and exhausting… … Continued

Totally understand. Here are some tips! Clean & Fix Important Stuff FIRST — Most sellers have plenty of time to make renovations, updates, clean, and fix items. But if you’re in a bind, then it’s important to prioritize your time to fix and update BIG STUFF first. Focus on functionality first (HVAC system, broken windows, … Continued

Great idea! Professional homebuyers (like us!) can make you a fair cash offer and close in as little as two weeks. But not ALL professional homebuyers are created equal. Here are a few things to watch out for… Reviews — Every legit professional home-buying company will have at least a few negative reviews mixed with … Continued

Here are a few things you can do to make the process move more quickly… Repair What’s Broken — In order to find a buyer as quickly as possible, you’ll need to repair anything that’s broken – including windows, doors, flooring, walls, etc. Clean, Upgrade, & Stage Your Home — Today’s buyers expect your home … Continued

Start a Repayment Plan — Most creditors just want their money back and they would be more than happy to offer some sort of payment plan to homeowners. It might take a while to get back to square zero, but this is definitely an option. Dispute The Lien — Obviously, homeowners shouldn’t do this if … Continued

Ugh. Maybe you can’t list your house on the MLS because it’s in disrepair and you’re probably ALSO worried about getting fined for code violations… Here’s what you should do… Estimate Repair Costs — If you plan to sell the house and can’t afford to make all the repairs yourself, then it will be necessary … Continued

We get it — it’s frustrating. Unfortunately, it’s also a common risk of owning rentals and working with tenants. Sometimes problems slip through the cracks. So what should you do about it? Well, at Sage Hill Properties, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners get rid of criminally active tenants with an emergency eviction. Because if … Continued