I had a run of extremely bad luck about a year ago.
Everything took a turn for the worse when the tail end of a hurricane swept through Jacksonville.
I had just purchased a fixer-upper home. The only reason I could afford the property was its poor condition. I waived the home inspection and appraisal and hoped to make the repairs and upgrades myself. I am very good at DIY projects and know how to install plumbing, drywall, cabinets and fixtures. I figured I could manage to patch the roof, replace some windows and spruce the place up. Unfortunately, the storm brought high winds that caused a lot of damage. Tree limbs fell on the truth. There was widespread flooding and the house was filled with several feet of dirty water. Power outages eliminated the option of running a sump pump or dehumidifier, and I soon encountered mold growth. When I attempted to get on the roof to assess the damage, I fell and was quite badly injured. I had medical expenses and was out of work for several months. I needed to sell the house as quickly as possible. Working through a traditional realtor was not an option. A buyer would not be able to secure a bank loan, and I couldn’t wait months to receive the money. A cash home buyer was the answer. I chose a family-owned cash home buyer that is local to Jacksonville. The procedure was stress-free and streamlined. I filled out an online contact form, received a cash offer and accepted right away. They took care of the paperwork and arranged the closing.
