Low Appraised Value: What to Do?

It’s a nightmare situation: You’ve spent months searching for your dream house, finally get an offer accepted, and then … the house doesn’t appraise for the agreed-upon price.
Now what?
Take a deep breath
It can be very stressful for both buyers and sellers if a deal falls apart because of the appraisal. But you’re not alone. Low appraisals happen more often than you might think,…

Hard Money Loans

Financing for flippers

Sometimes a good investment won’t wait. You have the chance to buy an ugly but sound house, make some easy improvements and flip it fast for a 25 percent gain. Those opportunities don’t come around every day. But you’re competing with cash buyers! How do experienced investors buy fast without paying all-cash? With “hard money.” Note: Carlson Mortgage does not…

Chimney Inspections

What’s better than curling up by a crackling, wood-burning fire on a cold winter night, snuggled up under a blanket with a warm drink and a good book in hand?

Proper fireplace maintenance, that’s what.

While it may not be a warm and cozy topic to think about, taking good care of chimneys should be on homeowners’ minds, especially as they approach the winter months. Unfortunately, many…

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