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My father is developing Alzheimer's, and although he has insurance to cover a nursing home stay, I don't know that it will cover all expenses that may accrue. To avoid problems, I would like to buy their house but have them continue to live in it. What do I need to know to proceed? Is this an option that is viable? My parents live in a depressed area in WV - the housing market there is very low. Thanks
Dear Jennifer;
First of all, it is important to know the value of the home and to have it inspected to determine what repairs and other expenditures you might encounter. You will need to figure out what you will charge them in rent (if anything) based upon your loan and the payments you will be making. Finally, you will need to contact an attorney to transfer title. Other than that, you should have a written agreement drawn up so it can't be contested by any other relatives and then you are all set.
Good luck and best wishes to you and your parents.
Jessica Bryan
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Expertise
buying and selling process such as:
General questions from first time buyers
How to market a home
Why choose a REALTOR
How do I find a REALTOR
Should I consider buying or selling without a REALTOR--how much can I save
Should I remodel or move
How much can I expect to gain by fixing up my home before selling
Helpful tips when selling
Helpful tips when buying
finding a good mortgage loan
what is the difference between banks, mortgage bankers, and mortgage brokers
Questions from the general public, people thinking about getting their real estate license, newly licensed.
Fellow professionals who have interests in networking and how to get started
What is a market evaluation and how does it differ from an appraisal what are the different loan programs
services a REALTOR can perform
when to use a lawyer
when to use escrow
what are the regional differences in the buying and selling process
what is the MLS and how does it work
how can the layman access information on the web--listings and other information
These are just a few of the questions. I can suggest that if I am unable to answer a question I will refer the inquiry to a source that can.
Experience
Anyone who is in this business and who dedicates oneself to professionalism has continued to take classes and along with it,additional credentials, awards and honors. I can list a host of them, but my greatest accomplishments happen to be those of getting first time buyers (who didn't think they could afford to buy a home)into a home of their dreams. The look on their faces when I hand over the keys is worth all of the hard work.
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