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  • Inherited Home?

    Inherited home?

     

    Life is fragile and the older we get the more we are reminded that everyone dies. Our loved ones, our parents, siblings. It’s a natural part of life and even after a loved one passes on, there is so much to wrap up and it’s a difficult time to make decisions.

    So what if you inherit a house that you never intended on owning. Perhaps you live out of state, or even a few hours away. You don’t plan on living in it and You’ve never been a landlord before, so where do you start?

    In these instances, there are plenty of resources, but only one can give you all the options. Cash buyers like ourselves help you make the right choice for you. We aren’t just there for ourselves, we take the time to help you understand the numbers and most of the time it’s not worth it to try to rent it out or even list it with a Realtor because of the costs involved. Of course there are going to be repairs needed and a great deal of clean up and preparations to either rent or list on the market. By calling us, there is no need for any out of pocket expenses. We’ll even take care of the garbage. All it takes is a quick phone call or quick form online and we can meet you at the house, take a few minutes to walk around and then give you a cash offer and some great options for you to move forward.

     

    During a difficult time, we try to ease the headache and will never waste your time.

  • Death and Taxes

    Death touches all at one time or another and the older we get, the more it seems to touch our lives. Loved ones growing older and passing on is just a part of life and it’s usually unexpected. What’s even more unexpected is how completely unprepared we all are for the event. Even though we are taught at a young age all about life and death and everything in between, we still forget (or put off) making those important decisions. How often do you think about it? When to make a will, when to talk to loved ones about your wishes. Well, the sooner the better. Statistics show that most Americans don’t have a will. Most people think only “Rich people” need wills. Well, the majority of Americans don’t fit into the “Rich” Category, but you still need to be prepared, especially if you own a home, have children or investments.

    Who wants to talk about death? No one. No one sits around one day and decides it’s time to get things in order. Mostly, we think of death when someone close to us passes and it’s a constant reminder that it can happen anytime. The best way to be prepared (although no one is truly prepared, are they) is to get things on paper. You don’t have to have a fancy attorney or estate planner even, but it’s always a good idea to get your ideas and plans on paper and tell a loved one. It’s an uncomfortable subject, but one that it’s for sure in life. Death and Taxes! Don’t let your loved ones have to deal with your unfinished business. Let them know where your bank statements are, your important papers, directives for your health care if you have one. Credit cards, taxes, etc. Get your death file together and it will help you breathe a little better for the future knowing that everyone will be taken care of. It’s not pleasant and it’s easy to put off until tomorrow, but it’s a very important responsibility that we all have.

    There are plenty of online resources for you and online forms, guides, etc to get your will started and your plans for a smoother departure from this earth will make the transition easier for your loved ones. They are already going to lose you someday, don’t let them lose their  homes or anything else as well. Make it easier on them by telling them what you want before it’s too late.

    “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes,” Ben Franklin

    If you have an inherited house and would like to speak to us about selling, contact us today at pdxrenovations.com