Problem Properties and what to do with them.

David Trouville July 14th, 2020 They are in every neighborhood all across the United States. Vacant houses with overgrown grass, boarded windows, and occasionally, squatters. Many of these homes belong to owners who passed away long ago and were never put through probate. Some are dilapidated second houses whose owners cannot afford repairs. Others are houses for which the owner owes more in property taxes than the house is worth. Whatever the reason, these properties are problems for the owners, the neighbors, and the city which has to maintain them. Since moving to the U.S from abroad, I've inspected dozens and dozens of these houses in California for Hyams Investments . I've been able to help most homeowners by buying their properties. There is no single solution for homeowners to sell these houses because each personal situation is unique. Realtors often offer a one-trick remedy, list it on the MLS, and pray someone buys the property. In the meantime, squatters may be denyi