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FSBO: What’s the Worst That Could Happen When Leaving a House Vacant?

Time is of the essence to sale a home that is vacant. Many people know when a home is vacant. Therefore, Vacant homes are targets for theft and vandalism. Additionally, homeowners need to remember that they must keep up with the current expenses for the home.

  • INSURANCE: Your homeowners insurance may not cover the vacant home: Many homeowners are unaware that, under most standard homeowners’ insurance policies, theft, damage, or other problems occurring after a home has been vacant for an extended period of time (typically around 30 days) are not covered.
  • PROPERTY TAXES: Your property taxes may increase from 4% to the 6% non owner occupied rate (FYI…this can be as much as 3x’s the amount as the owner occupied rate. IT IS NOT just a 2% increase!)
  • CC&R’s : Homeowners should always check their covenants (CC&Rs) to see if there are any restrictions regarding vacant homes, renting out their home, and required upkeep. An HOA can assess late fees, place liens on a property, and possibly prevent delinquent owners from using any common areas in the development until current on all payments.
  • SQUATTERS: Vacant homes sometimes attract “squatters;” people who move in uninvited, perhaps pretending to be new owners or renters. This can be a very big problem with “adverse possession” so homeowners must beware.

Bottom Line

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