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Moving, Relocating and Selling your House

Oct 12, 2017

Are You Thinking About Relocating, but the Thought of Moving is Too Stressfull? The thought of moving ALL of ones belongings from one location to another is enough to scare anyone out of wanting to move. The "moving" part of relocating is one of the biggest obstacles holding people back from selling their house and upgrading to another. Let's face it, moving is no fun. It has long been the most painful part of selling and buying a new home we all experience. At APEX,

Rebuild Your House After Harvey with a FHA 203(h)

Oct 5, 2017

Not Getting the Financial Help You Deserve Post-Harvey? By now everyone has demoed there drywall, insulation, cabinets and flooring. What's left is a shell that "used to be" your house. Now its either time to restore it to it's glory, or sell it and move on. The majority of homeowners consider rebuilding to be the best and possibly the only option available to them. Some can afford to do this, others can't. If you belong to the latter, you may qualify for an FHA 203(h).

7 Tips on How to Sell your House Quickly and Save Thousands!

Oct 4, 2017

How Do I Sell My House Quickly on my Own?... Before you even begin trying to sell your home you'll need to find out what it's worth so you can accurately price it. We put together some tips for you to follow when deciding to sell your house quickly without any help from an agent. Utilize these tips and you'll increase your chances of getting a big fat check at closing. Here are a few ways to find the value of your home: Interview a

The Probate Process and Selling Inherited Houses

Oct 3, 2017

I Just Inherited a House..what Now? Selling Inherited Houses can be a long, drawn-out painful process if you're unfamiliar with the steps involved in making it go smoothly. The first step is usually Probate. This is the process by which the will of the deceased is proven as their last testament thereby allowing the transfer of legal title to estate property to that individual's heirs or beneficiaries. The steps are managed by the legal system but may consist of: paying outstanding taxes or debts owed by

Selling Your House Using Owner Finance

Oct 2, 2017

Ever Been Asked to Owner Finance Someone? Ask a seller to owner finance the purchase of the house they have for sale and most likely you will get a "No." Sellers for the most part will automatically reject the notion of owner financing because no one has explained that option to them as a way to sell their home. As a seller, owner financing can be a valuable and lucrative tool to use in making a big profit on your home, providing of course that

Sell With a Realtor Or Sell To An Investor For Cash

Sep 29, 2017

Thinking of Selling Your House? When deciding to sell your house you have three options: 1. You can sell with a Realtor (Real Estate Agent) or, 2. You can do FSBO (For Sale By Owner), or 3. Sell to an Investor for CASH. Each scenario has its pros and cons which we have outlined for you below. Everyone's situation is different and we want to make sure you make the best decision possible. We have also outlined some key questions you should ask yourself before

Addicks Barker Controlled Releases Flooded My House – Who’s Responsible?

Sep 8, 2017

Do you live near the Addicks or Barker Reservoirs? If so, here's a must read for you... Whether your house flooded or not, if you, like so many of us live directly to the east or west of the Addicks or Barker reservoirs, understanding how these reservoirs work is absolutely essential. Check out this interesting article from the Houston Chronicle on the topic. How the Reservoirs Work - Houston Chronicle After reading the article ourselves, APEX Home Buyers would like to add its' thoughts in

Harvey Flooded My House – Fix It or Sell It?

Sep 2, 2017

Harvey Flooded My House - Fix It or Sell It? [caption id="attachment_1125" align="alignleft" width="300"] Harris County Flood Mapping Tool[/caption] As the majority of Southeast Texas begins to recover from Harvey, some of us might be asking ourselves the following questions....1. What if this happens again? 2. What if these storms begin to hit more frequently and with more rain each year? 3. Should I just get my insurance and/or FEMA money and move somewhere else? and 4. If so, is there a safer place in

Paying Taxes on Inherited Property in Texas

Jan 13, 2017

Did You Inherit a Home in 2016? As tax season returns, remember that you may have a tax liability on property you inherited in 2016. Homeowners forgetting or not having enough money to pay taxes on a home they just inherited is a common situation we run into. After dealing with the loss of a loved one, taxes are the last thing anyone wants to think about. In many cases, multiple heirs will inherit a property. Due to this and various other reasons, the process