River Walk Home Buyers

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09/19/2023

Very thankful for this awesome review from a seller we recently purchased a townhouse from.

Going through the probate process? That can feel like the dark pathway of paperwork that never ends…In fact, the America...
05/21/2022

Going through the probate process?

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 your probate process take?

Here are some factors to keep in mind…

Size & Complexity of Estate -- If the estate is relatively small, with few assets and beneficiaries, the probate process will probably be fairly quick. However, with an estate that is large or complex, with a high value set of assets and/or multiple beneficiaries, you can expect the process to take longer.

Due Dates -- Probate laws will vary from state to state, but many require that it be settled within a certain period of time (often one year). This can obviously add pressure to the process, and may contribute to additional fees if the estate can't be settled within that time frame.

Location of Estate -- The probate process is handled by the court system in the state where the deceased resided. If your loved one lived in a state with a backlogged court system, you should expect the process to take longer.

These are just a few of the factors that can influence how long the probate process will take. The best way to get an accurate estimate for your situation is to speak with a probate attorney.

And if you want to sell a property fast for a fair cash price, give us a call at 210-750-3335 -- we can buy your home as-is and close in as little as two weeks!

Are you in the process of moving your elderly parents in with you? That’s a big change. And it can be difficult to navig...
05/21/2022

Are you in the process of moving your elderly parents in with you?

That’s a big change. And it can be difficult to navigate all of the nuances involved — health, financial, social… etc.

At River Walk Home Buyers, 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 some quick advice for those of you who are going through this process…

Consider & Address Disabilities — As your parents age, they may start to experience some form of disability.

This can be anything from hearing loss to dementia. And it’s important to have a plan in place to address these disabilities.

Some common solutions include:

- Installing a home elevator

- Making changes to the layout of the house to accommodate wheelchairs

- Installing specialized medical equipment for mobility issues

Get Professional Help — If your parents have more complex health problems, it’s a good idea to consult with a professional who specializes in helping families navigate this type of transition.

This person can help you assess the situation and come up with a plan that will address any specific needs your parents have.

Communicate, Communicate, Communicate — One of the most important things you can do when making this transition is to communicate with your parents.

This includes asking what their needs and wants are, and keeping them updated on any changes that are happening.

You should also let them know what they can expect during the transition, including any services and support they’ll need.

Finally, you'll need to figure out what you're going to do with your parent's home. If you’d like to sell it quickly for a fair cash price, give us a call at 210-750-3335. You pick the closing date and we pay all closing costs to make this process as simple as possible.

Hope this helps you navigate a tricky and delicate time of life!

Selling your home but struggling to find a buyer?We get it.At River Walk Home Buyers, we've helped a lot of homeowners s...
05/20/2022

Selling your home but struggling to find a buyer?
We get it.
At River Walk Home Buyers, 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...
Needing To Sell Fast -- We can help sell your home in as little as two weeks!
Being Behind On Payments -- We can still help, even if mortgage payments are falling behind.
Owning A Vacant Property -- We're interested in buying vacant properties, even if repairs are needed.
Inheriting A Property -- If you've inherited a property that you don't want to keep, we can help.
Going Through A Divorce -- Divorce is a difficult time. Let us help you sell your home so you can move on with life.
Having Little Or No Equity -- Help is still available, even if there isn’t much equity in the home.
Home Needing Repairs -- We're interested in buying homes that need repairs, even if you don't have the money to fix them up.
Having Bad Tenants -- We can help you get rid of problem tenants and sell the property quickly.
If any of these situations apply to you, give us a call today at 210-750-3335 and we'll make you a fair cash offer on your home!

As we’ve talked about before, repairing a home can cost TONS of money…Often, upwards of tens of thousands of dollars. BU...
05/20/2022

As we’ve talked about before, repairing a home can cost TONS of money…

Often, upwards of tens of thousands of dollars.

BUT…

There’s some really simple stuff you can do to maintain appliances and HVAC systems in your home so that there aren’t big costly repairs to be made (at least, not as often).

Here’s what we recommend!

Flush Water Heater — Flush the water heater once a year to protect the appliance from sediment and hard water deposits.

Fix Small Leaks — Have a small water leak? Fix it right away before it causes more damage. .

Cool The Attic — Does the attic get very hot in the summer? That might not seem like a big deal, but it can actually reduce shingle lifespan and even cause rafters to bow. Install vents to cool it down.

Clean Gutters — Clean those gutters every year in autumn to avoid broken gutters and water overfill that can drip and cause water damage.

Replace Toilet Fill Valve — In addition to fixing a toilet that runs, replacing the toilet fill valve will also avoid future bigger problems that can be caused by inefficient toilet plumbing.

Tighten Wobbly Railing — Notice a railing that is a little wobbly? Tightening it is an easy fix and will avoid future damage. Plus, it’s a safety risk until you fix it.

Install a Bathroom Fan — Don’t have a bathroom fan? Or don’t have a very good one? Install a really effective bathroom fan to avoid mold and mildew build up.

Hope that helps!

If you want to sell your house as-is for a fair cash price, give us a call at 210-750-3335! We’d love to explain our home buying process!

Real estate investing is hard. It requires a lot of specialized knowledge and experience that can be difficult to acquir...
05/19/2022

Real estate investing is hard.

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 River Walk Home Buyers we’ve helped more than one property owner to get out of a bad real estate investment in San Antonio.

Why?

Sometimes the investor just didn’t have the time to manage the property.

Sometimes the financial part just didn’t make sense.

Sometimes the home was destroyed by bad tenants and the owners didn’t want to deal with repairs.

There are a lot of reasons that people might want to get out of a real estate investment property.

And one of our specialties is helping those people get out fast and for a fair cash price.

How?

Here’s what our process looks like!

Step 1 — Give us a call at 210-750-3335 and tell us about your situation. Before we help you, we want to understand as much as possible about your unique set of circumstances to make sure our process will be a fit.

Step 2 — If everything checks out and you want to get a cash offer, we’ll come take a quick look around the home and have a fair cash offer to you within just 48 hours. There’s absolutely no cost or obligation to accept this offer.

Step 3 — If you accept our offer, then just tell us when you want to close on the property and we’ll make it happen. We can buy your property as-is for a fair cash price. There are absolutely no fees, no commissions, and no strings attached. We’ll even pay all closing costs.

Sounds good?

Give us a call to get started!

At River Walk Home Buyers, we’ve been buying homes for cash for a while in San Antonio. And naturally, we get a LOT of q...
05/19/2022

At River Walk Home Buyers, we’ve been buying homes for cash for a while in San Antonio.

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 up front — 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 most commonly asked questions.

Here you go!

“Do you list my house on the MLS?” — Nope! As professional cash buyers, we’ll either buy the property ourselves or flip it to another cash buyer or rehabber. We don’t use real estate agents or list homes on the MLS.

“How do you determine what to pay for my house?” — We’ve been buying property in San Antonio for quite some time… so we know how to run professional comps on a property. Things that are factored into an offer include location, repairs needed, and condition of the property. We’re always happy to explain why our offer is what it is.

“Do you charge fees or commission?” — Nope! There are absolutely no fees, no commissions, and no closing costs for you to pay. We’ll take care of everything and we’ll even buy your property as-is.

“How fast can you sell?” — We can make you a fair cash offer (no obligation) within 48 hours and close in as little as two weeks. You pick the closing date.

Hopefully that clears the air a bit :)

If you have additional questions or want to get a fair cash offer on your property, give us a call at 210-750-3335!

Making repairs to a property is expensive and time-consuming. But obviously, not all repairs are the same. Some repairs ...
05/18/2022

Making repairs to a property is expensive and time-consuming.

But obviously, not all repairs are the same.

Some repairs — like painting walls, or fixing doorknobs — can be relatively quick, easy, and inexpensive.

Other repairs… well, they might not even be worth it because of how expensive they are… especially if many of these deeper repairs have stacked up.

So which repairs are the most expensive?

Here’s a list with some averages…

HVAC Repairs $75 – $1,800
Water Heater Repairs $95 – $1,550
Electrical Repairs $81 – $1,000
Driveway Repairs $800 – $2,599
Asbestos Removal $500 – $5,000
Roof Repairs $150 – $5,800
Septic Tank Repairs $150 – $5,700
Deck Repairs $375 – $6,000
Mold Removal $1,115 – $6,000
Foundation Repairs $495 – $13,000
Siding Repairs $100 – $22,500

Expensive, right?

Now imagine that you have multiple of those repairs to make all at once… in that case, it’s often better for the homeseller to cut their losses, sell, and find a new property.

But how do you sell a property that needs so many expensive repairs?

That’s what we help with at River Walk Home Buyers — we are professional cash buyers who operate in San Antonio. We can buy your property as-is for a fair cash price, pay all closing costs, and close in as little as two weeks.

Give us a call at 210-750-3335 to get your fair cash offer!

Selling a home during a divorce is not an easy task. In fact, at River Walk Home Buyers, we’ve helped a lot of homeowner...
05/18/2022

Selling a home during a divorce is not an easy task.

In fact, at River Walk Home Buyers, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners going through a divorce sell their property for a fair cash price — to make that process as quick and easy as possible.

Still, there are challenges.

So we thought we’d give some advice to homeowners who are going through a divorce.

The first thing to determine is who actually owns the house. If only one of you owns it, then this might not even be a problem. If both people own it, then that’s where there will need to be some discussion.

There are basically three options…

Sell The House & Split Equity — This is the easiest and most amicable route. Start by getting a home appraisal, discuss individual debts, and determine (with a moderator if needed) who gets what percentage of the proceeds when selling the home. It’s helpful to use a divorce attorney for this part of the process.

One Party Buys The Other Out — It’s possible that one party wants to sell the house while the other party wants to keep it. If the home is under both parties’ names, then to keep the home, one party will have to refinance the original mortgage loan in order to buy out the other party. Specifically, they’ll need to borrow enough money to pay off the previous loan and the spouse whatever portion they’re owed.

Own Together, Sell Later — Perhaps both parties aren’t interested in selling the home right now. While it’s completely possible to continue owning the property together and sell at a later date, it requires a lot of trust and transparency between the divorcing couple, something that is often in short supply.

Hope that helps!

If you or someone you know wants to skip the headache and sell their house fast for a fair cash price, give us a call at 210-750-3335 to get your fair as-is cash offer! No obligation!

Have a dust mite allergy? Symptoms include…● Sneezing● Coughing● Runny nose● Stuffy nose● Watery eyes● Itchy eyes● Itchy...
04/16/2022

Have a dust mite allergy?

Symptoms include…

● Sneezing
● Coughing
● Runny nose
● Stuffy nose
● Watery eyes
● Itchy eyes
● Itchy throat
● Itchy skin
● Chest pain

We’ve seen a lot of properties in our time buying and selling real estate in San Antonio... and virtually all of them have dust mites (it’s just a matter of how many).

So we thought we’d offer some quick tips for reducing the number of dust mites in a house.

Humidity — Dust mites are found pretty much everywhere, but the higher humidity, the more dust mites there will typically be. That’s why it’s recommended to use a dehumidifier, run the air conditioning, and improve the ventilation of your home by installing exhaust fans, ceiling fans, and soffit vents in the attic.

Gravity — Dust mites are tiny particles, but that doesn’t make them immune to the pull of gravity. They’ll settle on fabrics, pillows, bedding, and furniture. The possible solutions for this are to replace carpet with hardwood floors, mop and vacuum often, dust with a damp cloth, wash bedding in hot water, and use a HEPA air purifier in your home.

Pets — Not only can pets also suffer from dust mite allergies, but they can contribute to the problem as well. Possible solutions include washing all bedding and toys, using synthetic materials for bedding, frequent bathing, not leaving pet food out all day, and regular vet visits.

That should give you a head start on pesky dust mites.

Oh — and if you or someone you know ever wants to sell their house fast for cash, give us a call at 210-750-3335 to get a fair as-is cash offer!

Don't want to continue working with your real estate agent? You're not the only one. It happens.Some of the top reasons ...
04/15/2022

Don't want to continue working with your real estate agent?

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 and get out of your contract with a real estate agent. Here are some tactics...

Just Ask -- One way to get out of a contract with a real estate agent is to simply ask them to let you go. Most agents don’t want to force a business relationship that is not working.

Call The Brokerage -- If the agent is unwilling to let you out of the contract, the next step is to call the brokerage and ask to speak with the managing broker. Explain the situation and see if the firm is willing to cancel or terminate the contract.

Use The Dispute Resolution Process -- Another option is to use the dispute resolution process that's typically included in real estate contracts. This process can vary, but it typically involves going through mediation or arbitration in an attempt to resolve the issue.

Talk To A Lawyer -- Finally, if you're still unable to get out of the contract, it may be necessary to consult with a lawyer to see if there are any legal options available.

Wait It Out -- Another option is to wait it out. Most listing agreements have an "out" clause or end date that allows either party to cancel the contract after a certain period of time.

Whatever you do, make sure to read the listing agreement carefully before signing anything. This will make sure you understand the seller’s rights and what to expect if you decide to cancel the contract.

And if you want to sell your house the *easy* way, then give us a call at 210-750-3335 and we'll make you a fair cash offer!

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