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Are you facing a daunting task of clearing out trash and junk from your house in Kansas City?

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Are you dealing with the overwhelming task of removing trash and junk from your Kansas City property? Unsure about your options? Here’s what you can do: About Liberty Road Homes Thank you for visiting our blog. We’re proud Kansas City residents dedicated to purchasing off-market properties for cash without involving commissions. Unlike some ‘flippers’ or ‘investors’ … Continued

Does Your House Have a Lien or Multiple Liens?

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How can someone sell a home if it’s got a lien on it? Or have you asked yourself “Can I sell my house with a lien on it?” Here are a few thoughts… Start a Repayment Plan — Most creditors just want their money back and they would be more than happy to offer some … Continued

What Does As Is Mean?

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So, what does “as is” mean when selling a house? At Liberty Road Homes, we talk a lot about how we can buy your home “as is”… But what exactly do we mean by that? Here’s what we mean: 1) We will buy your home in its CURRENT CONDITION:  – Whether it needs repairs, is … Continued

Want to Sell Multiple Properties in the Kansas City area?

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Trying to off-load multiple properties in Kansas City and surrounding areas? Coordinating that — and selling the properties as fast as you’d like — can be a real hassle! You could sell each property through a real estate agent. But then you’re at the mercy of the housing market. And you’re not going to get … Continued

Abandoned House Next Door in your Kansas City Neighborhood?

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Not sure what to do about that abandoned house next door in Kansas City? You’re not alone. According to Curbed, the number of unoccupied homes rose drastically from 3.7 million in 2005 to 5.8 million in 2016. At Liberty Road Homes, we’ve been working as real estate investors in Kansas City and surrounding areas for … Continued

Are Your Home’s Appliances Breaking Down?

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Are your home’s appliances breaking down? Most appliances last quite a while, but still… time takes its toll. Like the picture above. It’s a kitchen with older appliances in one of the houses we bought here in Kansas City. We had to replace them all because they weren’t functioning! Eventually, refrigerators, ovens, washers and dryers, … Continued

Does Your House Have Code Violations?

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Here we have a three season room in one of the houses we bought in Kansas City with code violations. The room had wood rot, mold, water damage, asbestos tiles, and more, so it had to be fixed otherwise the seller was going to get a hefty fine! To bring it up to code we … Continued

Dealing With Bad Smells?

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Are you dealing with some funky smells in a house that you want to sell? Unfortunately, the smell of a home is a HUGE factor that determines whether buyers will make you an offer or not. A home that doesn’t smell right… It doesn’t sell very fast.Maybe you’re dealing with pet odors, mold, or something … Continued

What is Probate?

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Probate is a court-supervised process of transferring legal title from a person who has died (the “decedent”) to the person’s distributees. Probate is necessary to protect the rights to the probate estate of a decedent’s heirs, devisees, and creditors. What happens if you don’t file probate? Many problems can arise if real estate does not … Continued

Are You Struggling to Go Upstairs in Your Own Home?

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How many times have you said to yourself: “I don’t use my second floor anymore because of the stairs. Should I downsize to a one-story house?” We understand. It’s more common than you think. We’ve helped lots of different homeowners in Kansas City downsize to homes that are a better fit for them. After all, … Continued

To Fix or Not to Fix Before Selling Your House?

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Selling your house in Kansas City or surrounding areas?  Wondering what to fix before listing the home for sale?  Obviously, not all repairs are as important as others — so it’s important to set priorities and make the most critical repairs first.  If you’re dead-set on selling your home the TRADITIONAL WAY… here are some … Continued