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Can a Person With Dementia Sell Their House?

When a loved one is diagnosed with dementia, such as a husband, parent, or grandparent, you’ll face difficult decisions and changes. Extra care and assistance must be provided to ensure utilities won’t be turned off and mortgage payments are made so the house doesn’t go into foreclosure.  It’s essential to become

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Can You Sell A House in Probate In Colorado?

Can I Sell A House While It Is Still In Probate In Colorado? Hey there! Welcome to our super-helpful guide to selling a house successfully while it’s still in probate, especially if you’re in Colorado. Because probate is a legal process there is a lot of jargon.  Guide to Selling

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Prevent Squatters: 10 Strategies That Actually Work

10 Expert Tips To Prevent Squatters: Advice That Works! Learn how to prevent squatters from living in your house with these 10 expert tips that actually work. This page includes advice from real estate experts that have had to deal with squatters.  Many landlords and homeowners have used these proven

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How Will Medicaid Know If I Sell My House?

Medicaid can tell whether you sell your house during your Medicaid coverage or five years before applying for the health care program. When assessing your Medicaid application for eligibility, there is a 5-year lookback period, whereby they check your financial records to establish that you cannot pay for your health

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Can You Turn Off Utilities On A Squatter In Colorado?

Can You Turn Off Utilities On A Squatter? Picture this. You need to get rid of a house fast but squatters moved in. They moved in and they love it! WHY? Because you left the utilities on. The squatter has free access to hot and cold water. Light and heat.

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Can You Sell a House Without Smoke Detectors In Colorado?

A significant number of houses don’t have smoke detectors, not because the owners have a particular aversion to safety, but rather because it was not a thing back when the house was built or bought from the previous owner. With technological advancements and improved public safety awareness, fire alarms are

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When Is it Too Late to Back Out of Buying a House?

Backing out from a closing is something sellers everywhere don’t want but often happens in buyer’s markets. Some buyers might become scared when they believe the prices are too soft—others back out of buying a house because they are worried about further price declines. Other non-market factors can cause buyers

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Can My Husband Force Me to Sell the House?

Can my husband force me to sell the house? It depends on the circumstances at hand. Are you still married or divorced? Do you own the property jointly? What does the marital law in your state stipulate? Are there children or disabled persons living in the home? In certain circumstances,

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