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Few things are as frustrating as that — it leaves you (the seller) in a financially and personally precarious position. Here’s how you can recover! First of all, remember that a home purchase is a legally binding contract. So, if a buyer backs out without a legitimate reason, it may indicate a breach of contract. […]

We get it. Those requests get overwhelming… fast. At INW Properties, we’ve been working in the real estate market here in Eastern Washington and North Idaho for quite some time. So we know a thing or two when it comes to dealing with maintenance requests from your tenants. Here are some tips for making things

As with every industry, there are *good* cash buyers… and there are *not so good* cash buyers. Do your research before deciding on working with a particular cash buyer. Check reviews. Call and ask questions. And ask for referrals. At INW Properties, we’ve been buying and selling properties in Eastern Washington and North Idaho for

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

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

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

We get it. At INW Properties, 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

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

In fact, at INW Properties, 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

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