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Understanding North Carolina Hoa Foreclosure Laws: Can Your Home Be Taken?

04/20/2025

Important Considerations When Buying a Home Within an Hoa When buying a home in North Carolina that is part of a homeowners association (HOA), it’s important to know what the HOA foreclosure rules mean and how they can affect property ownership. People who want to buy a home should know that homeowners associations (HOAs) can … Continued

Selling a House in North Carolina During an Ongoing Lawsuit

03/27/2025

By Mike Otranto

Selling a house in North Carolina during an ongoing lawsuit requires understanding state laws and navigating potential legal disputes effectively. Wake County Home Buyers offers guidance on maintaining value while selling your property amid legal challenges, ensuring a smooth transaction process. Selling Your North Carolina House During a Lawsuit: Understanding the Challenges Can I sell … Continued

5 Tips for Selling a Probate Property in NC

03/17/2022

By Mike Otranto

Inheriting a property after losing a family member or beloved friend can be an overwhelming experience. In North Carolina, with or without a will, estates must go through the process of probate. Having a will such as a “last will and testament” makes the process a lot smoother. Things would be even easier if the … Continued

3 Key Differences Between Property Wholesalers and Raleigh Real Estate Agents

11/18/2021

By Mike Otranto

A wholesaler offers homeowners an option when they are trying to sell a property; typically, these houses are much older (built before 1950), are in a state of severe disrepair, and are not eligible for a bank loan due to their condition. Often they are in poor condition so they are not appropriate for a … Continued

6 Factors to Consider When Deciding if You Should Rent or Sell Your House in Raleigh

08/05/2021

By Mike Otranto

Should I sell my current house or keep it as a rental property? I hear this question a lot. As an investor an active home buyer in the Raleigh area, I am always looking for ways to buy more properties. Whatever your situation there are a few factors that should be considered before making your … Continued

6 Things to do Immediately After Inheriting a House in Raleigh

06/17/2021

By Mike Otranto

Life can be stressful especially after the sudden loss of a loved one. What makes things worth is when you suddenly find yourself in charge of an estate and its accompanying responsibilities. What complicates matters further is when there are multiple heirs with conflicting desires. In this article, we have outlined six things to do … Continued

What Raleigh Home Sellers Need to Know About Capital Gains Taxes

05/27/2021

By Mike Otranto

Most investors are accustomed to the idea of capital gains tax, and paying taxes in general. But, did you know that you must pay taxes on the profit from the sale of your home? Considering the amount of time, money, and energy that were spent on buying, and maintaing the home over a number of … Continued

Costs of Holding Onto An Inherited House in Raleigh

05/06/2021

By Mike Otranto

So, you have inherited a house in Raleigh, while this may sound exciting, many times this can be a huge hassle. Remember that you have inherited expenses along with the house. Well-intentioned loved ones all too often leave their property in their will to beneficiaries that are already struggling to afford their monthly bills. Often, … Continued

5 Reasons You Should Sell Your Multi-Family Property to Wake County Home Buyers in Raleigh

04/29/2021

By Mike Otranto

Whether you have inherited the property and do not want it or the headaches of running a multi-family property have made you realize you do not enjoy the landlord’s job, you have a small pool of buyers. If there are issues with the property, such as serious repairs or troublesome tenants, buyers will grow even … Continued

How to Sell a House With Unpermitted Work in Raleigh

04/15/2021

By Mike Otranto

Suppose you have been considering making alterations to your home. In that case, the bottom line is to make sure the work is permitted if required by law to avoid the consequences, which are much more complicated than pulling the permit initially. Keep in mind that local ordinances will vary from city to city (E.g. … Continued