Foundation, roof, fire, mold — we buy houses other buyers walk away from

There's a specific trap that owners of damaged houses fall into: the house needs $80,000 of work to sell on the open market, the owner doesn't have $80,000, and every month of waiting adds carrying costs to a house that's getting worse. Meanwhile most retail buyers can't even buy it — lenders won't fund a house with a bad roof or an unpermitted addition. That's the exact gap we exist to fill.

What "any condition" actually means

We've bought houses with failed foundations, roofs open to the sky, fire damage, decades of deferred maintenance, hoarding situations, black mold, red-tagged additions, and one memorable property with a tree through the kitchen. There is no inspection to pass, no appraisal condition, no repair credit negotiation. The offer already accounts for the work, and we show you that math line by line.

Why fixing it first usually loses money

Contractors in the Sacramento area are booked out and expensive, and major work — foundation, full roof, fire restoration — routinely runs past its estimate. Say the repairs cost $85,000 and add $100,000 of resale value: you've spent six months managing contractors to net fifteen grand before carrying costs. Most owners who run that math honestly decide their time is worth more. If you do want to renovate and list, we'll tell you straight that you'd net more that way — it's your house and your call.

Code violations and open permits

Unpermitted garages, converted patios, open code cases with the county — these kill retail sales because lenders and insurers hate them. We buy through them and resolve them after closing; it's routine for us. If you've got an active case with Sacramento County Code Enforcement or the City of Sacramento, bring the paperwork to the walkthrough and we'll price it in transparently.

The walkthrough is 20 minutes, not a judgment

One visit, usually under half an hour. We're not there to catalogue everything wrong with the house — we're there to price the three or four big-ticket items that matter. We've seen worse than whatever you're worried about showing us. Truly.