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Did your Fort Worth homebuyer recently back out of the contract?

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Few things are as frustrating as that — it leaves you (the seller) in a financially and personally precarious position. Here’s how you can recover! First of all, remember that a home purchase is a legally binding contract. So, if a buyer backs out without a legitimate reason, it may indicate a breach of contract. … Continued

Is your North Texas home even worth repairing?

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Obviously, you don’t want to live in a home with broken appliances, bad plumbing, dangerous wiring, or ineffective air conditioning… But you also don’t want to spend an arm and leg to live in a home that’s functional. Truthfully, you shouldn’t have to spend massive amounts of money to live in a decent home. And … Continued
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Should You Sell to a Cash Buyer in Fort Worth? Pros & Cons

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As with every industry, there are *good* cash buyers… and there are *not so good* cash buyers. Do your research before deciding on working with a particular cash buyer. Check reviews. Call and ask questions. And ask for referrals. At Oak Summit Group, we’ve been buying and selling properties in Fort Worth for quite some … Continued
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Going through the probate process in Fort Worth?

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That can feel like the dark pathway of paperwork that never ends… In fact, the American Bar Association places the average probate process (from start to finish) to last six to nine months. In rare cases, though, it can last as long as two years. Other times, it can be much faster. How long will … Continued
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Caring for Elderly Parents? Tips for a Smooth Move in Fort Worth

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That’s a big change. And it can be difficult to navigate all of the nuances involved — health, financial, social… etc. At Oak Summit Group, we’ve seen many sons and daughters move in with their parents to help them in their later years. Sometimes it goes well. Sometimes it doesn’t. So we thought we’d offer … Continued
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Are you struggling to maintain your North Texas yard?

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While having a yard or a beautiful garden can add a lot of joy and satisfaction to your life, it can also be frustrating if you don’t have the ability to maintain it like you wish you could. And the bigger the yard, the bigger problem it becomes. We get it. We’ve worked with home-sellers … Continued
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Selling your Fort Worth home but struggling to find a buyer?

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We get it. At Oak Summit Group, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners sell their homes quickly for a fair cash price… homeowners who were previously struggling to get interest from traditional buyers. We can help you, too! In fact, here are some signs that suggest giving us a call might be a good idea… … Continued
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Tenant Issues? How to Handle Noise Complaints in Fort Worth

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That’s frustrating for a lot of different reasons. First, it’s often indicative of a bigger problem in the home. There could be excessive substance use. Not to mention that those tenants might end up getting the police called on them.  And it’s also not good for your property — the more parties your tenants are … Continued
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Real estate investing in North Texas is hard.

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It requires a lot of specialized knowledge and experience that can be difficult to acquire unless you’ve been working at it for years. And at Oak Summit Group we’ve helped more than one property owner to get out of a bad real estate investment in Fort Worth. Why? Sometimes the investor just didn’t have the … Continued
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Sell Your Fort Worth Home for Cash with Oak Summit Group

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And naturally, we get a LOT of questions. Most homeowners aren’t familiar with selling to professional cash buyers and so they ask a lot of questions upfront — which is good! For people who might be curious but have never got around to asking… we thought we’d take a moment to answer some of the … Continued
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It’s pricey to stage a home for selling in Fort Worth!

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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
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Should You Buy Now? Fort Worth Mortgage Rates at Record Lows

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But we’re starting to see that change… The average interest rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage dropped all the way to a measly 2.86%. And while there’s been some increases since then, interest rates are still relatively low when you look at the history and trends. Of course, it’s hard to know how quickly rates … Continued
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How to End Your Contract with a Fort Worth Real Estate Agent

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You’re not the only one. It happens. Some of the top reasons that people fire their real estate agent include… Bad communication Doesn’t advocate for your interests Doesn’t know the market Bad marketing efforts Don’t get along personally Unethical behavior Whatever the case, the good news is that there are some ways to cut ties … Continued