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Guides for homeowners

Plain answers to the questions sellers ask us most, from how a cash sale works to how foreclosure runs in your state.

1. General · How it works · 6 min read

   How selling a house for cash works, step by step

   See what happens at each step of a cash home sale, what comes out of your proceeds, and when listing with an agent makes more sense.

2. General · Costs · 6 min read

   Who pays closing costs when you sell to a cash buyer?

   See how closing costs work in a cash sale and compare the money you keep with the costs of selling through an agent.

3. General · Repairs · 6 min read

   Can you sell a house with foundation problems?

   You can sell a house with foundation problems, but the repair scope and the buyer's financing help determine which selling option makes sense.

4. General · Inherited homes · 7 min read

   Inherited a house you don't want? What to do first

   Before you sell an inherited house, protect the property, check the bills, and find out who has authority to make the sale.

5. General · Landlords · 6 min read

   Can you sell a house with tenants living in it?

   You can sell a house with tenants living in it, but the lease, rent history, and move-out plans shape your options.

6. General · Foreclosure · 6 min read

   Behind on your mortgage? Your options before a foreclosure sale

   If you are behind on your mortgage, start with your servicer and compare ways to keep your home or sell before a foreclosure sale.

7. General · How it works · 6 min read

   Cash offer or list with an agent? Run the real numbers

   Compare what you keep from a cash offer and an agent sale after repairs, selling costs, and the expense of waiting.

8. Texas · Foreclosure · 7 min read

   How foreclosure works in Texas, and how much time you have

   Texas mortgage foreclosure can move quickly once notices arrive, so understanding your deadlines helps you decide what to do next.

9. Florida · Foreclosure · 7 min read

   How foreclosure works in Florida, and how much time you have

   Florida foreclosure goes through court, and your next deadline depends on whether you have received a summons, a judgment, or a sale date.

10. Pennsylvania · Foreclosure · 7 min read

    How foreclosure works in Pennsylvania, and how much time you have

    Pennsylvania foreclosure goes through court, with notice deadlines and possible help before a sheriff sale.

11. New Jersey · Foreclosure · 6 min read

    How does foreclosure work in New Jersey, and how much time do you have?

    New Jersey foreclosure moves through court, but the notice, mediation, and sheriff sale stages each need your attention.

12. Maryland · Foreclosure · 6 min read

    How foreclosure works in Maryland, and how much time you have

    Maryland foreclosure has several separate deadlines, and knowing which notice you have helps you decide what to do next.

13. Maryland · Inherited homes · 6 min read

    Selling an inherited house in Baltimore County, MD

    A plain guide to selling an inherited Baltimore County home, from estate authority and ongoing bills to repairs and choosing a sale route.

14. Maryland · Taxes · 6 min read

    Maryland tax sale: what happens when property taxes go unpaid

    A Maryland tax sale sells a lien on your home, and understanding redemption costs and court deadlines can help you decide what to do next.

15. Maryland · Repairs · 5 min read

    Can you sell a house with code violations in Prince George's County?

    Learn what to check before choosing between repairs and an as-is sale of a house with code violations in Prince George's County.