House Buyers Texas — A Guide to Selling Homes in Real-World Situations

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Selling a House With an Unpermitted Addition in Texas

The converted garage is not the problem. The appraiser and the lender are, and they will not count square footage that was never permitted.

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Selling a House With Fire or Storm Damage in Texas

The insurance claim is often worth more than the discount. Who ends up with it is negotiable, and frequently negotiated badly.

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Selling a House Before the Foreclosure Sale Date in Texas

Texas is a non-judicial state. Once the notice is posted the clock is short, and the auction happens on a Tuesday whether you are ready or not.

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Selling a Rental Property With Tenants Still In It (Texas)

You can sell a tenanted house in Texas. You cannot sell the tenant's lease away, and that changes who will buy it.

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How Is a Cash Offer on a House Calculated?

Every cash offer is the same arithmetic. Knowing the four inputs is how you tell a fair offer from a bad one.

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How Fast Can a Cash House Sale Actually Close in Texas?

Removing the lender removes most of the delay. What is left is title work, and that has a floor.

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Selling a Texas House With Back Property Taxes Owed

Unpaid Texas property taxes attach to the house, not to you. That is worse in one way and much better in another.

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Selling a Texas House With Foundation Problems

Clay soil moves, slabs crack, and financed buyers disappear. What actually happens when you try to sell a house with foundation issues.

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Do You Pay Taxes When You Sell an Inherited House in Texas?

Most people expect a large tax bill on an inherited house and most people do not get one. The reason is stepped-up basis.

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How to Sell a House in Probate in Texas

A house can be sold during probate. What changes is who signs, and what the title company needs to see before they will insure it.

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Selling an Inherited House in Texas: What Actually Happens

The house is yours on paper the moment someone dies. Selling it is a different question, and the answer depends on how title moves.

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Affidavit of Heirship in Texas: When It Works

Learn how heirship affidavits offer a legal workaround for property transfers without a will or probate in Texas. House Buyers Texas can help you sell an inherited home fast. Find out more!

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Texas home sales

Selling a House in San Antonio When Time Matters

Selling a house in San Antonio isn’t always a straightforward process. When timelines, property condition, or life circumstances complicate a traditional sale, understanding alternative paths can help homeowners make clearer, more confident decisions.

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The Fastest Ways to Sell a House in Texas

Selling a house in Texas isn’t always about getting the highest possible price. When timing, property condition, legal issues, or life events complicate the process, understanding faster sale options—and the tradeoffs involved—can help homeowners make clearer, more confident decisions.