Inheriting a home may sound like a windfall, but for many Pittsburgh families, it often leads to a series of unexpected challenges especially when the property needs work or is tied up in probate.
Mounting Costs Add Pressure to Act Fast
“People don’t always realize how fast expenses pile up,” says a spokesperson for Buys Houses, a local company that specializes in purchasing inherited homes in as-is condition. “You’ve got utilities, insurance, taxes, large updates, and sometimes unpaid mortgages all while trying to navigate legal paperwork. Also, let’s not forget the grieving process of loosing a loved one through it all.”…