Before 1980, asbestos was commonly used in a lot of different home-building materials. This means, if you have an older home, it’s likely that the ceiling, wall plasters, wallboard, floor, and even ceiling have asbestos in them. On its own, this isn’t a problem. But it BECOMES a problem if those asbestos particles become airborne … Continued
Neighborhoods are like living organisms — they change and adapt with time. Unfortunately, they don’t always change for the better… sometimes they become less desirable. At Bumble Bee Properties, for instance, we’ve worked with a lot of homeowners who purchased a home in a great neighborhood… but then that area took a turn for the … Continued
Well… you’re not the only one. Aging is hard on properties — and homeowners can end up spending a lot of money fixing up a home that’s outdated or in ill repair. Unfortunately, it seems like after one problem gets fixed… another problem is just around the corner. So what should you do? Well, at … Continued
While furthering that career or getting a new job can be exciting, the process of actually moving is sometimes stressful and overwhelming. There’s the packing, marketing and selling a home, and coordinating everything with a new job. To make the process as simple as possible, here’s a quick overview of everything that needs to be … Continued
Not only can mold damage the house… it can also make the people living there sick if it’s not taken care of. At the same time, finding the mold and getting rid of it can be tedious and expensive. At Bumble Bee Properties, we’ve helped a lot of homeowners deal with a lot of different … Continued
Unfortunately, probate is often more complex and convoluted than it needs to be. But at Bumble Bee Properties, we’ve helped homeowners in almost every situation (including probate) to navigate challenges and sell their homes. So we thought we’d share some information about the probate process so that you know what to expect. Here’s how it … Continued
You might not know this, but real estate markets fluctuate significantly from season to season, month to month, and even year to year. And we’re not just talking about the nationwide market, but even our market locally here in North Texas fluctuates dramatically. Sometimes, bigger homes sell. Other times, small homes are in high demand. … Continued
While you can try to make your house look pretty for potential buyers, most real estate agents are trained to spot the telltale signs of structural damage (sagging floors, uneven walls, cracks in the foundation, etc) and they will discourage their clients from following through with the purchase. But that doesn’t mean all is lost. … Continued
It might be surprising to learn that, in one survey, 20% of people listed this as the biggest challenge to owning a home. In some cases, the electrical wiring doesn’t allow for power to part of the home… in other cases, the wiring is downright dangerous. So, what should you do if your house has … Continued
In fact, we’ve made offers to hundreds of people in North Texas and many of those people have accepted our offer. Want to know how we do it? Here’s a few of our secrets… just don’t tell anyone 😉 Advanced Property Marketing — One of the things that makes it possible to buy your home … Continued
But did you know that most people struggle with debt? The average American now has $38,000 in personal debt, not including their mortgage payment. Crazy, right? So, we thought it would be appropriate to share some quick tips about how to get out of debt… faster. Pay More Than The Required Amount — The worst … Continued
Unfortunately, it can be a real headache to sell a house with hundreds of possessions that are packed into every nook and cranny of the home. Just CLEANING the place can take months. So what should you do? Well, at Bumble Bee Properties, we’ve worked with many homeowners in this exact situation. And here are … Continued
Maybe it happened recently or maybe it happened years ago… and the realization has just now hit that you can’t afford to hold onto the home. We get it… it’s a tough situation. If you really don’t want to sell, then you might consider repairing damages and even rebuilding if something has been severely destroyed. … Continued
Time moves fast… the housing market and buyer expectations are no exception. Every year, buyers expect to purchase a home with the latest and greatest updates. But naturally, you haven’t had time to keep up with all of those upgrades to your home… you were busy doing other things. Still, now that you want to … Continued
Well, at Bumble Bee Properties, we buy houses fast for cash. And here are 4 ways that you’d save money by working with us instead of a real estate agent… No Commission Cost, Closing Costs, or Hidden Fees — We make you a cash offer, we pay closing costs, we manage the transaction, and there … Continued
