Bernardo Mazzucco of Orlando, FL., bought the Ugliest House of the Year.
The place was in bad shape when Bernardo paid cash for the opportunity to bring back its potential. He said the house was full of animals, bugs, urine, feces, dog hair, and the yard was wildly overgrown!
After a series of trips […]
Don’t worry – We Buy Ugly Houses is still here to help.
Are you one of the many whose life was already burdened by a house you really needed to sell, then COVID-19 made things even more complicated? HomeVestors, the We Buy Ugly Houses® people has adjusted to the times and has expanded how we […]
Buying your first home is never easy, but it’s especially tough in 2018. The inventory of homes for sale has been steadily dropping for the last two years straight, the longest streak in more than two decades. Prices continue to rise, and competition over lower-priced homes is fiercer than ever. To get the best shot […]
What is an abandoned house?
An abandoned house is a vacant property due to foreclosure, bankruptcy, and financial or legal reasons. Since most homes are abandoned due to financial reasons, they are typically run down and need renovating. This makes abandoned homes attractive properties for investors, flippers and wholesalers because they sell lower than market […]
If you need help paying your mortgage and bills, you aren’t alone. Nationwide, 3.68% of mortgages (one in every 27) are in default, according to the federal reserve. If you’ve found yourself in an ugly situation and are facing foreclosure, you have several options to save your home.
The first thing you should do is […]
Capital gains taxes can apply to anyone who sells a property or other large asset. According to the IRS, a capital gain occurs whenever you sell an asset for more than its value. Following are facts that the IRS wants you to know about paying capital gains on inherited property, including how to avoid any […]
After the wildfires in California and other states, many homeowners are now left to pick up the pieces, move on from an ugly situation, and rebuild their lives. Do you know what to do when your house burns down? The damage from a wildfire or even a small house fire can be overwhelming. The hardest […]
When hurricanes strike, the lives and property of thousands are put at risk. How well you fare depends not only upon the strength of the storm, but also on how well you prepare. According to the Department of Homeland Security, there are several steps you can take before, during and after a hurricane.
Before A […]
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When you inherit a house, the tax implications can seem confusing. Most people don’t know what to do next. But before you try to sell a house you’ve inherited, make sure you have the answers to your most important tax questions.
1. Does the Home Sale Tax Exclusion Apply to Inherited Property?
Ordinarily, […]