Curb Appeal Improvement for Under $100

Curb Appeal Improvement for Under $100

In the field of real estate, looks and first impressions really do matter. Curb appeal helps the property value and can make a huge difference to neighbors when it comes to REO properties that might have a history of neglect. Even if a property is in less-than-stellar...
Roof Maintenance

Roof Maintenance

Properties need ongoing upkeep and maintenance, an unfortunate (and sometimes expensive) fact of life. Unfortunately, it’s already bad enough when a bank ends up with a property they are forced to foreclose or which the previous owner simply abandoned. These REO...
Early Start to Prep for Winterization

Early Start to Prep for Winterization

Sure, we’re currently at the height of summer, and winterizing your REO property is probably the last thing on your mind. Before you know it, however, the temperatures will be dropping. If you’re not ready to go, your properties can suffer damage that will cost...
Meeting Code Requirements

Meeting Code Requirements

Building codes can seem onerous when all you want to do is get your Baltimore, Philadelphia or Washington, D.C., REO property off the market and into the hands of a buyer. However, it’s vital that you understand and respect these requirements, as they are a legal...
Curb Appeal: What It Is and Why It Matters

Curb Appeal: What It Is and Why It Matters

For most lenders who come into possession of real-estate-owned properties, their first and immediate goal is almost always to sell said properties fast. If you’re one of these property owners, obviously you want to get as much for the property as possible, while also...
You Found Lead Paint, Now What?

You Found Lead Paint, Now What?

Since 1978, it has been illegal to use lead paint in homes. This doesn’t mean, however, that there isn’t lead paint in your home. For example, if you live in an older home that was built before 1978 and has never been repainted, it’s entirely possible that there is...