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Are you suspicious of criminal activity occurring in one of your properties? We get it — it’s frustrating. Unfortunately, it’s also a common risk of owning rentals and working with tenants. Sometimes problems slip through the cracks. So what should you do about it? Well, at Flavortown Properties, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners get … Continued

Many buyers today expect the homes they’re viewing to not just be clean and in good quality, but they also want them to be staged — this means the furniture and appliances match the home, look brand new, and improve the overall aesthetic of the property. To be fair, staged homes DO sell better according … Continued

How can someone sell a home if it’s got a lien on it? Here are a few thoughts… Start a Repayment Plan — Most creditors just want their money back and they would be more than happy to offer some sort of payment plan to homeowners. It might take a while to get back to … Continued

Most appliances last quite a while, but still… time takes its toll. And eventually, even refrigerators, ovens, washers and dryers, air conditioners, and heating elements need to be replaced. Unfortunately, appliances aren’t cheap. To replace all appliances in your home, you’d be looking at well over $10,000. Even just a few quickly adds up to … Continued

Dealing with debt can be a real pain. But did you know that most people struggle with debt? The average American now has $38,000 in personal debt, not including their mortgage payment. Crazy, right? So we thought it would be appropriate to share some quick tips about how to get out of debt… faster. Pay … Continued

There’s no doubt that these are uncertain times… and that has made a lot of sellers wary of putting their home on the market. But it’s actually not as bad as you think. In fact, Vox published an article titled, “Why housing prices aren’t dropping in the pandemic.” In it, they explain that house values … Continued

Unfortunately, probate is often more complex and convoluted than it needs to be. But at Flavortown Properties, we’ve helped homeowners in almost every situation (including probate) to navigate challenges and sell their home. So we thought we’d share some information with you about the probate process so that you know what to expect. Here’s how … Continued

Neighborhoods are like living organisms — they change and adapt with time. Unfortunately, they don’t always change for the better… sometimes they become less desirable. At Flavortown Properties, for instance, we’ve worked with a lot of homeowners who purchased a home in a great neighborhood… but then that area took a turn for the worst. … Continued

Being a landlord isn’t everything it’s cracked up to be… It seemed like such a good idea at first — you’d own one additional property, manage tenants, and make some extra cash every month. Why not? But then it became EXTREMELY DIFFICULT to find trustworthy tenants… repairs got out of hand… and let’s not even … Continued

Having a lot of plumbing problems in your house? Unfortunately, the longer that plumbing problems stick around, generally speaking, the more damage they’re going to do. For example, a leaky pipe creates mold and a dripping faucet can drive up your water bill and waste hundreds of gallons of water each year. So what are … Continued

Thinking of selling your home but don’t want to deal with the hassle of cleaning, repairing, upgrading, and finding a buyer? At Flavortown Properties, we can buy your home as-is for cash and we can close in as little as two weeks. In fact, we’ve helped lots of other people in Columbus, OH sell their … Continued

I don’t know who made the decision, but there’s a traditional way to sell your home. Most people assume that you need to hire a real estate agent, you need to clean, repair, and update your home. You need excellent photos, great marketing, and maybe even a professional home stager. That’s fine and all. But … Continued

Were you planning to fix up your house just perfectly before selling? Everything was going to be just right and you were going to get top-dollar for the home… …but then, maybe you ran out of cash or maybe you ran out of determination… …whatever the case, you’re not going to be able to finish … Continued

Are you considering selling a property that you haven’t seen for a while? Maybe you’re not even sure what needs to be done to the house before you can sell it. It’s hard enough to sell a fixer-upper when you’re in the same city or state… it’s even more challenging when you’re living in a … Continued

What stinks is, selling your home can be EXPENSIVE… especially if there are a lot of things in your house that you need to fix, replace, or upgrade. It’s not unusual for those costs to cut into the seller’s profit by up to $20,000 or more (depending on how many repairs are needed). Obviously, you … Continued