Opening a business is exciting, but it also comes with a lot of uncertainty. Sometimes, finding the money to keep things moving during those first few months becomes the biggest challenge.
That’s exactly what happened to Latosha Veney and Patrick Murphy in Lancaster, VA.
Moving into assisted living comes with enough decisions already. Worrying about fixing up a home before selling shouldn’t have to be one of them. That’s where Virginia Carlin found herself in Ashburn, VA.
Most people assume inheriting a home is simple. In many cases, it is. Still, over the years we’ve seen plenty of situations where an inherited property creates more stress than anyone expected.
That’s what happened to Michael O’Brien and his family in Virginia Beach, VA.
Most people assume inheriting a home is a blessing. Sometimes it is. But we’ve seen plenty of situations where an inherited property becomes a major source of stress instead.
That was the case for Craig Euler, the executor of an Estate in Hartfield, VA.
A lot of homeowners assume selling a mobile or modular home will be simple. In reality, we’ve seen these properties become some of the hardest homes to sell, especially when they need repairs. Many buyers won’t even consider them, and many investors avoid them entirely.
That’s exactly what happened to Michael Landers in South Chesterfield, VA.
Owning a rental property sounds like a great way to make passive income. But as Howard Beizer learned while renting out his property in Newport News, VA, that’s not always the case.
We’ve seen many landlords over the year reach a breaking point when a problem tenant causes damage to their property. That’s exactly what happened to Howard. After years of being a successful landlord, he was ready to move on.
Selling a home sounds simple, until it’s not. We see it all the time. Homeowners are ready to downsize, but their property isn’t in a condition that can be listed on the market. Repairs are needed, the home may be cluttered, and suddenly what should be a straightforward sale turns into something overwhelming.
We see it all the time. Homeowners have two properties and are trying to fix up the second, but a bad contractor derails their plan. They can’t afford to fix the contractor’s mistakes, and they know they’ll have a hard time selling if they disclose all the issues. Meanwhile, they’re stuck paying two mortgages while trying to figure out what to do.
April Cone knew it was time for a change. As she got older, maintaining her home in Disputanta, VA, had become more difficult. The house needed significant repairs, and the central AC and heat weren’t working properly. There were many other updates needed, and she simply wasn’t in a position to take on that kind of work.
When Robin Byrd inherited a large home in Fairfax, VA, it quickly became more than she could manage. The house needed a lot of updates, and it was simply too big for her lifestyle. Between the repairs and the upkeep, selling it the traditional way felt overwhelming.
