The different stages of life are many – young adult, newly marrieds, growing families, middle age…and it’s astonishing how quickly the years fly by. Author Gretchen Rubin said, “The days are long, but the years are short.” So true! Before we know it, we find ourselves at the phase of life where we are contributing … Continued
Demand is still incredibly high, with low inventory and a housing shortage across the country. Even with a rise in interest rates, property is still selling at record speed in most areas in many states. The houses that aren’t selling? Well, they’re the usual ones… Even with the high demand, most buyers are not looking … Continued
Inheriting a home is both a blessing and a huge obligation — it requires a lot of work. It will be necessary to create a short-term plan for maintaining the home while the estate settles. This can take six months or more. During this time, it’s also important to talk with the other heirs to … Continued
Here are some tips for calculating the true value of your home in Fort Wayne… 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. … Continued
There are a lot of benefits! Getting a fair cash price, selling as-is, and the process is a whole lot faster than working with an agent and selling on the MLS. But that’s not all. Here are some benefits to working with a cash buyer that maybe you didn’t know about… We’ll Evict Tenants — … Continued
Well, that’s not a bad idea if you do it right and you know what you’re getting into. But you DO need to know what you’re getting into. Here are some pros and cons for sellers in owner-financing deals: PROS… Sell Faster: Sellers who offer owner financing can often sell their home more quickly than … Continued
There are a few things you need to take into consideration before making this decision. Selling your home to a family member can be a great way to keep the property in the family, but it’s not always the best financial (or relational) decision. Here are a few things to think about before selling your … Continued
It is often unexpected and frustrating when you receive notice that your property has a code violation and that, if it’s not fixed, you’re going to receive a fine. We know what this is like. At Clear Sky Properties, LLC, we’ve bought a lot of properties in Fort Wayne with code violations and had to … Continued
Coordinating that — and selling the properties as fast as you’d like — can be a real pain. You could sell each property through a real estate agent. But then you’re at the mercy of the housing market. And you’re not going to get as much money going that route if the properties need repairs … Continued
But what exactly do we mean by that? Here’s what we mean: We will buy your home in its CURRENT CONDITION: – Whether it needs repairs, is outdated, or even if it’s in perfect condition, we will make you an offer. And we don’t expect you to fix anything at all. We will buy your … Continued
But it often isn’t. How does one find the best contractors for the job without breaking the bank? What is the best method of communication with the contractors so everything goes smoothly? How do you find contractors that you can trust? At Clear Sky Properties, LLC, we’ve worked with a lot of contractors in Fort Wayne … Continued
Nothing is quite as frustrating. And there are a lot of different things that might cause that to happen. The home might not appraise for the purchase price, there could be issues with the title, or the buyer could back out of the sale. What are you going to do? Well, you’re not all out … Continued
When selling the traditional way, on the MLS, passing the home inspection is very important. It’s one of the many contingencies that are typically included in a real estate purchase contract. If problems are found during the inspection, the buyer can then choose to back out of the contract or renegotiate with you, the seller. … Continued
Packing, cleaning, repairing, moving, staging, showing, negotiating, inspecting… Those are just SOME of the verbs associated with selling a property. It’s a lot of work. And you might not know exactly what to expect. So we thought we’d help. Here are some of the highest stress points of selling a home. If you know when … Continued
At Clear Sky Properties, LLC, if there’s one thing we’ve learned from buying houses in Fort Wayne, it’s that there are TONS of factors to consider when buying or selling a home. It’s only natural that sellers want to sell at the best possible time (to get the most bang for that buck). So here … Continued
