Calendar comparing traditional listing timeline vs cash sale timeline in Oshkosh WI
Older Milwaukee home interior being weighed for repairs before an FHA sale

Should I Sell My Milwaukee House As-Is or Fix It for an FHA Buyer?

Most sellers think the “fix it or sell it as-is” question is about money and effort — how much will repairs cost, and do I have the energy? In much of Milwaukee, there’s a bigger factor most people don’t see coming: your buyer probably needs an FHA loan, and FHA has rules about what condition … Continued
Cracked stone basement wall in an older Oshkosh home with foundation problems

Selling a House With Foundation Problems in Oshkosh, WI

If you own an older home in Oshkosh and you’ve noticed a crack creeping up the basement wall, a door that won’t latch like it used to, or a floor that slopes just enough to roll a marble — you’re not imagining it, and you’re not alone. Foundation movement is one of the most common … Continued
Peeling paint on an older Milwaukee home window trim — lead paint disclosure

Selling a House With Lead Paint in Milwaukee: What Sellers Must Know

Here’s a number that surprises most Milwaukee homeowners: the overwhelming majority of houses in this city were built before 1978. On the north side, the south side, the older inner-ring suburbs — most of the housing stock predates the year lead paint was banned for residential use. That single fact shapes more home sales in … Continued
Oshkosh rental property purchased with tenants by CB Home Solutions

Selling a Rental Property in Oshkosh, WI With Tenants in Place

She called me about a house on the north side of Oshkosh she’d been renting out for eleven years. The tenants had been there almost as long. Good people, she said — paid most months, took reasonable care of the place. But the house itself was aging out from under everyone. The furnace was original. … Continued
Milwaukee duplex rental property purchased with tenants by CB Home Solutions

Selling a Rental Property in Milwaukee With Tenants in Place

Trevor managed eleven Milwaukee-area rental properties from out of state. On paper, it looked like a real estate portfolio. In practice, it had become a second job he never signed up for — one that paid poorly and kept him up at night. His property management company wasn’t communicating. Maintenance requests went unanswered for weeks. … Continued

Should you be Afraid of Home Inspections

Carter: Hey all, and welcome back to another video. My name is Carter. I'm owner of CB Home Solutions, a local business that purchases property from owners like yourself. Now, this video is completely uncut. It is live in a certain extent. I'm of course recording this for your information, for your knowledge, but you…
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Fixer-Uppers: How To Know You Are Getting A Deal in Oshkosh

As a professional home buying company in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, at CB Home Solutions we know that buying a fixer-upper is a great alternative to buying a move-in ready home. If you do it right, you can save a ton of money and customize the home in ways you hadn’t even thought about.  Before you purchase … Continued

Buy A Fixer-Upper: 4 Red Flags To Watch Out For in Oshkosh

More and more people are looking to buy a fixer-upper in Oshkosh to flip or live in themselves. It can be an incredible investment, but as the buyer, you must always beware! There are many things to watch out for when you buy a fixer-upper, but here are four of our biggest things to look out … Continued

How To Fix Up A House in Oshkosh for Profit

More and more people are getting on board with the “fixer-upper” trend. Purchasing a home at a low price, in exchange for a little TLC can be a great way to make some extra cash, or get a home ready for you to move in yourself! Whether you want to flip your home or just breathe … Continued
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