When it’s time to sell your Birmingham home, there can be some confusion when determining the value. If you REALLY want to know what it is worth, you can pay to have an appraisal done. An agent should be able to provide you with detailed CMA reports, letting you know what is going on in … Continued
Listing your home isn’t free. There are costs, chores and a lot of work that goes into getting your home ready for the market. Before you list your home, think about the time, energy and money that go into it. If you have a direct buyer, with a great offer, it is often preferred to … Continued
When selling your Birmingham home, don’t rush into signing with an agent until you run some numbers and learn about all of your options. There are many costs of listing with an agent, sometimes a direct sell is a more lucrative choice. Educate yourself on all scenarios before you sign a listing agreement that binds you … Continued
You’ve likely heard about closing costs, but do you know everything that they include? Check out our closing cost “FAQ” to learn more about what closing costs are all about. What Are Closing Costs Exactly in Birmingham? Closing costs refer to all of the fees that must be paid at the closing table. Depending on … Continued
There might be a number of different reasons why you need to sell your Birmingham AL house fast. It may be that you’re moving to a different state, or maybe even a different country. It may be that you have some personal issues like going through a divorce, bankruptcy, you’ve lost your job… or any other reason … Continued
Do you want to sell a house for cash in Birmingham AL? If so, read the rest of this article to learn about our local home buying program here at Ant Buys Houses and how it works. Here at Ant Buys Houses, we’re an established home buying company based in AL. If you’d rather connect with … Continued
You may have seen a lot of ads or websites around AL saying “We pay cash for homes in Birmingham!” As one of the area’s most respected cash home buyers, here at Ant Buys Houses we wanted to dive in and write an article on what these types of companies can do for a local … Continued
The quick answer to that question is no. We are local cash house buyers in Birmingham AL and work with local home owners who need to sell fast. The home owners we’ve worked with come to us with all kinds of reasons for needing to sell fast. But one of those is that the house … Continued
One question we get all of the time here at Ant Buys Houses about our local Birmingham house buying program is, “Can you buy my house for cash in Birmingham or do I have to wait for a buyer to get a bank loan?“. Great question and totally valid. 95% of all buyers of houses … Continued
Proper planning can allow you to avoid the shock and consequences of the actual costs of selling your house. In addition, this data can serve you by helping you make an educated decision about the best sales method for your circumstances. So read on as we explore these five unexpected costs you may face when … Continued
Sellers face many challenges, from deciding which sales method suits their circumstances to when to list their house on the market. Winter can bring the need to change your approach to how you handle a variety of tasks. If you’re selling your house in Birmingham during this season, information about handling these tests of fortitude … Continued
If you’re concerned about your property going into foreclosure due to circumstances beyond your control, the optimum scenario would be to work with your lender for a resolution before things go any further. However, going through the foreclosure process can be made easier when homeowners understand what lies ahead, so read on as we explore … Continued
Sometimes plans don’t come to fruition, and investment property can become a burden, depleting your time and funds. If you’re holding an unwanted investment property, you can take steps to exit the property quickly. Likewise, if you’ve inherited real estate and it’s draining your wallet and wearing on you emotionally, as challenging as it may … Continued
With so much paperwork to sign and complicated terminology involved in the transaction at closing, it can be confusing to understand just who signs a trust deed and when. However, holding real estate in a revocable living trust comes with many benefits, including estate tax savings, protection from creditors and avoiding probate. So read on … Continued
While real estate markets go through shifts and there is a cooling trend, the numbers show home prices are still rising, and the inventory of available homes is still low. Because of the law of supply and demand, the current market is still considered a seller’s market. However, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and … Continued
