Posts by David

Inheriting a house might sound like a good thing at first. And sometimes it is. But for many people in South Jersey, it quickly turns into: • “What do we do with this house?”• “Who’s responsible for it?”• “Do we have to fix it?”• “Why is there so much stuff in here?” (There’s almost always…

If you own property in Philadelphia long enough, there’s a decent chance you’ll eventually get a letter from L&I. And when that letter shows up, it usually doesn’t say: “Hey, great job maintaining your property.” It usually says something closer to: “Violation Notice.” Not exactly the kind of mail anyone looks forward to. But here’s…

If you fall behind on property taxes in New Jersey, your home isn’t usually taken immediately. Instead, New Jersey uses a system called tax lien sales, where the municipality sells the debt owed on the property to investors. These investors then have the right to collect the unpaid taxes — and in some cases, eventually…

If property taxes go unpaid in Philadelphia, the city may charge penalties and interest, place a tax lien on the property, and eventually pursue collection through a sheriff sale. This process usually occurs over multiple stages and often takes months or years. Falling behind on property taxes can happen faster than most homeowners expect. Maybe…

If you Google “cash home buyers,” you’ll see some strong opinions. Some say it’s the easiest way to sell. Others say it’s a scam. Some claim it’s a “rip-off.” So… which is it? Let’s remove the emotion. Let’s ignore the marketing. Let’s ignore the horror stories your cousin’s friend posted on Facebook. Let’s grab a…

Owning a vacant or abandoned property in Philadelphia can quickly become stressful, expensive, and legally complicated. Whether the house became vacant after a tenant moved out, a relative passed away, or you relocated unexpectedly, an empty property rarely stays “neutral” for long. Between city violations, maintenance issues, break-ins, insurance risks, and property taxes, vacant homes…

Selling a rental property in Philadelphia can feel complicated — especially if tenants are still living in the home. Many landlords aren’t sure whether they need to wait for the lease to end, ask tenants to leave, or make repairs before selling. The good news is that you can sell a house with tenants in…

Inheriting a house in Philadelphia can be both a blessing and a challenge. While it may hold sentimental value, it often comes with unexpected responsibilities — maintenance costs, property taxes, repairs, or legal steps before it can be sold. Many heirs quickly realize they don’t want to keep the property and begin looking for the…

If you’re thinking about selling your house in Philadelphia, you typically have two main options: list with a real estate agent or sell directly to a cash home buyer. But which option is better? The answer depends on your priorities — speed, price, convenience, certainty, and the condition of your property all play a role.…