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No fluff. Just practical guides on selling, foreclosure, probate, divorce, and everything else Dayton-area homeowners need to know.

Foreclosure8 min read

Ohio Foreclosure Timeline: What Every Homeowner Needs to Know

Ohio uses a judicial foreclosure process — which means you have more time than most homeowners realize. Here is exactly what happens at each stage, and what your options are.

February 18, 2025Read More
Divorce6 min read

What Happens to Your House in an Ohio Divorce?

The family home is almost always the largest asset in a divorce. Ohio law gives courts broad authority over how it is handled — here is what you need to know before you file.

January 28, 2025Read More
Probate & Inheritance7 min read

Inherited a House in Ohio? Here's What to Do in the First 30 Days

Inheriting a property is often emotional and logistically overwhelming. This guide walks you through the first month — from securing the property to understanding your options for what to do next.

January 8, 2025Read More
Seller Situations6 min read

Selling a House As-Is in Ohio: What It Really Means (And What Buyers Expect)

Selling as-is does not mean buyers have no expectations. Here is a clear breakdown of what the term means legally, what buyers are looking for, and how to price realistically.

December 15, 2024Read More
Seller Situations5 min read

Cash Home Buyers in Ohio: How the Process Works and What to Watch Out For

Not all cash buyers are the same. Here is how a legitimate cash home buying process works — and the red flags that signal you are dealing with a wholesaler or an untrustworthy company.

November 20, 2024Read More
Seller Situations9 min read

Selling a House With Delinquent Taxes in Ohio: What You Actually Need to Know

Behind on property taxes in Ohio? You can still sell — and in most cases walk away with cash. We've helped dozens of Ohio homeowners in this exact situation. Here's what we've seen work, how the payoff process works at closing, and why a cash sale is often the fastest exit before the county acts.

March 20, 2025Read More
Seller Situations8 min read

Can You Sell a House With Bed Bugs in Ohio? What Sellers Need to Know

Bed bugs are one of the most stressful things a home seller can discover — and one of the most misunderstood. Ohio law requires disclosure, traditional buyers walk, and treatment isn't cheap. Here's what your real options are.

November 1, 2024Read More
Seller Situations9 min read

Can a House Be Condemned for Hoarding in Ohio? What Owners and Families Need to Know

Yes — a severely hoarded home in Ohio can be condemned by local authorities. But condemnation isn't the only risk. Here's how the process unfolds, what it means for a sale, and what your real options are if you're dealing with a hoarder house.

October 15, 2024Read More
Seller Situations8 min read

How to Sell Your House in Ohio When Your Spouse Is Incarcerated

We've helped Ohio homeowners sell through exactly this situation. Whether your spouse will cooperate or won't, the deed question is what determines your path — and there's almost always a way forward. Here's what we've seen work and what to expect.

September 10, 2024Read More
Seller Situations12 min read

Evicting a Tenant Without a Lease in Dayton, Ohio — A Landlord's Step-by-Step Playbook (2026)

Dayton-area landlord stuck with a non-paying or holdover tenant and no written lease? This is the actual 2026 playbook — Montgomery, Greene, and Miami County filing fees, Dayton Municipal Court timelines, Sheriff lockout costs, and the point where selling the rental occupied beats waiting another 90 days. Written by Mike Wall, co-owner of EZ Sell Homebuyers and a licensed Ohio REALTOR® who has bought 300+ Dayton-area properties since 2016, including occupied rentals mid-eviction.

May 5, 2026Read More
Seller Situations8 min read

Ohio Landlords With Utility Problems: What You Can Do, What You Can't, and When to Exit

If you own an Ohio rental property where utilities have become part of a problem tenant situation, you're facing a legal line that carries real financial exposure. We've bought properties in exactly this situation. Here's what the law actually allows, what it prohibits — and when selling is the smarter move.

May 14, 2024Read More
Seller Situations8 min read

Are 'We Buy Houses' Companies Legit in Ohio? Here's How to Tell — From Someone Who Does This for a Living

Yes, some are. And some aren't. If you're an Ohio homeowner considering a cash offer and wondering whether this is real or a scam, here's exactly what to look for — and what to run from — from a licensed Ohio REALTOR® with 1,700+ career real estate transactions whose company has purchased 300+ Ohio homes for cash since 2016.

July 1, 2024Read More
Seller Situations9 min read

Property Liens on Your Ohio Home: What They Mean for Your Sale and What Happens at Closing

Finding out your Ohio property has a lien on it is stressful — but it rarely prevents a sale. We've helped sellers work through tax liens, judgment liens, mechanic's liens, and Medicaid estate recovery liens. Here's what each type means for your situation and how closing actually works when liens are involved.

March 1, 2024Read More
Seller Situations8 min read

Selling Your Ohio Rental With Tenants in Place: What You're Required to Do and What Actually Works

We've bought occupied rental properties all over the Dayton area — from cooperative tenants to full-blown non-payment situations. Here's what Ohio law requires you to do when you sell with tenants in place, what your three real options are, and what we've seen landlords try that actually works.

January 15, 2024Read More
Seller Situations8 min read

Selling an Ohio House With Asbestos: Your Real Options, What Abatement Costs, and Why Financing Is the Bigger Problem

We've bought Ohio homes with asbestos in floor tiles, pipe insulation, popcorn ceilings, and siding. You can legally sell with it in place — but the path you take depends on whether the asbestos is friable, whether you're selling to a financed buyer, and what abatement would actually cost you. Here's the honest breakdown.

December 1, 2023Read More
Seller Situations9 min read

House Condemnation in Ohio: What the City Can Do, When They'll Do It, and Whether You Can Still Sell

We've bought condemned and near-condemned properties throughout the Dayton area. Whether your home has received a notice of violation or a full condemnation order, you have more options than you think — including selling as-is before the city forces the issue. Here's exactly how the Ohio condemnation process works and what it means for your ability to sell.

November 1, 2023Read More

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Mike Wall
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Mike brings 1,700+ career real estate transactions to every deal. Since 2016, EZ Sell Homebuyers has purchased 300+ Dayton homes for cash — no repairs, no fees, no hassle.