ABODE

Home Investing with a Personal Touch

abode (uh-bohd) noun 

a place in which a person resides; residence; dwelling; home


We all deserve a place we can call home. But too often home ownership can turn into a nightmare. Things happen. Layoffs, illness, divorce, death, unexpected repairs, tax increases. Suddenly you find yourself in an impossible situation and even risk losing your "humble abode". You're in over your head and can't afford your mortgage payment, let alone expensive home repairs or remodeling to make it sellable in today's competitive market. Or maybe you need the equity out of your house fast to make your next move.  What can you do?


That's where we come in!


We are a woman-owned family business . . . 

 . . . and we specialize in treating people like family.

We are Libbie and Jackson Vaughan, a mother-son duo. We are not part of any of those large real estate investing companies that advertise on TV.  We are local and operate by referral and word-of-mouth.  Our unique background, skills and personal values make us a team you can trust.


We believe in treating every person with respect, regardless of the situation they may find themselves in. 


We work with people who need to sell their homes quickly due to challenging life transitions such as:


  • long-term care/assisted living placement
  • divorce
  • death/probate
  • foreclosure


We buy homes as-is, with no need to make expensive and time-consuming repairs and updates.  That eliminates the need to deal with open houses, last-minute showings, and people traipsing through your house.  And we can close in weeks, not months, so you can have your money quickly to make your next move.

OUR PROCESS

We Buy Fixer-Uppers

We invest in Houston and surrounding areas. We buy "fixer-uppers" and create beautiful, affordable homes to sell or rent.


There is no need for you to do anything to the house, since we will be updating it.  You just pack up what you want, and leave the rest of the work to us!

How It Works

With your permission, we take a look at your house.  We do our homework on the property and estimate the necessary repairs. If it's a good fit for us, we make you a cash offer. Once accepted, we can close in a little as

2-3 weeks. 


There are no realtors fees and we pay all closing costs.  There is no easier way to sell your house!

Our Specialty - Seniors!

While we will be glad to help anyone in a tough situation, our favorite clients to work with are seniors and their families. We specialize in working with people transitioning to senior care (i.e. assisted living, memory care, long-term care) who need to sell their house in order to

pay for it.  



THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF SENIORS

Unfortunately, a time usually comes in the life of a senior when living alone is no longer a safe option. 


If you have an aging loved one who still lives at home, you may be having sleepless nights worrying about their safety.  Nor is the isolation good for their mental well-being.  The decision to make a move to assisted care usually falls on the shoulders of adult children.  And often the only way to afford the cost is to sell the house.


We get it.  We are here to help.


My 30 year background as a Geriatric Social Worker and therapist uniquely qualifies me to assist families in crisis.  You won't find a more compassionate team to hold your hand and walk you through this stressful process.


We are also well-connected with other professionals that you may need - placement specialists, move coordinators, estate sale professionals, probate attorneys, etc.  We are happy to share our contacts with you!




HOUSE CLOSURE CEREMONY

A one-of-a-kind service to ease the pain of moving

This is complimentary for any client who sells us their home. It is also a stand-alone service for anyone who needs it. Please contact us to discuss your situation and how we can help.

Moving is Emotional . . . 

especially when someone has lived in the same house for decades!  Our homes connect us to the past, and moving can sometimes feel like we are losing those treasured memories.


In my career as a therapist, I have worked with seniors who don't settle in well to new communities because they are still mourning the loss of a beloved home.  And by then, it is too late to go back and do the move a different way.  


That experience has led me to create the 

HOUSE CLOSURE CEREMONY.


Throughout history, major life transitions have been marked by ceremony and ritual.  Birth, marriage, graduation, retirement, death.  All are honored by some form of ceremony.  But leaving a house that someone has spent years loving and caring for is seldom given the respect it deserves.


I work with families to create a personalized ceremony during the move-out process to allow the senior a chance to tell the story of the house and say goodbye.  And having a chance to do this helps them move on and find happiness in the next chapter of their lives.



If you need to sell a property or have an upcoming move that feels challenging, give us a call for a complimentary consultation.  You have nothing to lose, so . . .

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