Do you have a broken basement that looks similar to the one in the photo above? We are going to attempt to describe how scary this looked before we spent considerable money on a foundation repair. Signs of a Bad Foundation When we first visited this house in Independence, we knew the foundation was not … Continued
Unless you own a brand new home, and even then you may end up facing some expensive home repairs in Kansas City. We speak with a lot of sellers that have estimates to replace a roof, or as in the case of the photo above, repair massive cracks in the foundation that just don’t have … Continued
What are the most common inspection repair items when you sell your Kansas City Home? We recently had a friend who planned on selling their Lee’s Summit home for about a year. They went through the home with a fine tooth comb to find anything and everything that needed to be fixed, repaired, and updated. … Continued
It has been the month for toilet stories and well, I decided to share a few with you while shopping at Home Depot the other day. This is more of an educational article to help you learn from the mistakes of others. And if you have a leaky toilet, PLEASE pay close attention to the … Continued
How many times have you heard that in order to sell your home (quickly and for the best price possible), you have to make it perfect? That is that you must ensure that the entire household is in pristine condition. One too many times, right? Yes – and that is why you are here reading … Continued
A necessary part of the process is the inspection when you are selling your home, and for many sellers, this fact causes many a restless night. However, facing the issue head-on will allow you to understand what you are up against financially in total expenses for the repairs. Three estimates are typically enough to make … Continued
Many factors come into play when homeowners determine the best course of action to take with such a significant financial transaction as selling or refinancing your home. The decisions you make today will have a substantial impact on your overall financial health in the future, so take the time to consider all the particulars of … Continued
Time is money and as professional home buyers, we know on every house exactly how much every house costs us every day we hold it. For every day we drag our feet figuring out what we are going to do with a property, getting bids to get the work done, hiring the right contractor, then … Continued
If you are planning to make changes to your home, err on the side of caution and find out if the work requires a permit. Never skip this step because getting out of the tangled web you create could become extremely tricky and expensive. For example, many homeowners attempt to cut corners and make home … Continued
When you’re ready to sell, and start thinking about everything that is wrong with your house, your might consider repairs. Because you want to get the most out of your house, your desire to sell your home for a higher price may motivate you to make those repairs on your own to save money. At … Continued
