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Tired of Being a Landlord?
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
Inherited a Home?
Unsure of what to do after inheriting a house? We get it. While you’re grateful to be on the person’s will, inheriting a home comes with a lot of unexpected responsibilities. For example, you’ll now be responsible for taxes, insurance, and any leftover debt. Fortunately, at Greenpoint Properties, we’ve worked with a lot of people … Continued
Ran Out of Cash?
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
COVID and the Housing Market
Should you sell your house during the Covid-19 pandemic? 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 … Continued
Are you dealing with a leaky roof?
Well, you’re not the first. Believe it or not, we’ve worked with a TON of homeowners who have a leaky roof. And fortunately, it’s not the end of the world. Still, the longer you take to fix the problem, the more water damage it’s going to do… so here are some recommendations for dealing with … Continued
Thinking of Downsizing?
Want to live a bit more minimalist? Or maybe you’re preparing for retirement? Here are tips for downsizing and getting rid of stuff that’s difficult to get rid of… Start Early & Start Small — The more you procrastinate, the harder it’s going to be. You’re going to have to sell a lot of stuff, … Continued
Trying to sell a house that doesn’t fit with your market’s expectations?
We get it… The average amount of time that a house stays on the market is between 65 and 93 days… but for a home that’s not in the ideal price range, in an undesirable location, or not totally updated, that time-span can drag on even past 100 days. Naturally, you don’t want to wait … Continued