My Uncle Jim moved out to CA in the 1960s; She was an aspiring hippie, who wanted to get in on the dying afternoons of the Free Love movement. She was also an enterprising pot dealer, who wound up doing particularly well for himself out here, however after moving to Canada briefly to dodge the
I was not prepared to sink even more money into repairs and updates. When I bought my home, I was so excited to live in Jacksonville, Florida. I just love the area. The weather is gorgeous. The summers are hot and sunny and the winters mild. The spring and fall seasons bring perfect temperatures, and
Selling a house by way of the traditional process respectfully takes from six to nine months. The requirements are complicated and can’t be rushed, so completing the various steps in a timely manner to ensure a successful outcome is often stressful. There are financing concerns to consider, insurance concerns, house inspections and all sorts of
Selling a home for cash doesn’t mean you sign a document and get handed a bag of money. A cash home buyer has sufficient available funds to cover the entire price of the property upfront. Rather than financing the purchase with a mortgage loan, the buyer pays directly. Cash sales have become steadily more common
As a homeowner, I tried to take good care of my property. Every year, I made sure to drain the hot water tank, clean the gutters and inspect the roof. I was diligent about replacing HVAC filters, washing down exterior siding and caulking around windows. Living in Jacksonville, it was also necessary to safeguard against
The Struggles of Being a Landlord Owning an apartment building in Southern New England can be a smart investment, but sometimes it turns into more stress than it is worth. This is especially true when you are dealing with bad tenants. From Pawtucket to Fall River and over to Taunton, landlords tell the same story—tenants
Going through a divorce is never easy. Between the emotional strain and the practical details, figuring out what to do with the family home can feel overwhelming. For many couples in Calgary, the fastest way to move forward is by selling the house. Instead of listing with a realtor and waiting months for the right