A city built in two decades

Garland grew quickly in the 1960s and 1970s as Dallas expanded northeast, and most of its housing dates from that period: brick ranch houses on slab, three bedrooms, one or two baths, attached garage. Because they were built to similar specifications at the same time, they are aging the same way.

That produces a predictable inspection report. Aluminum branch wiring in houses from the late 1960s and early 1970s, deteriorated cast iron sewer lines, galvanized supply piping, original panels, single-pane windows, and HVAC systems replaced once and now due again. Foundations move with the clay like everywhere in Dallas County.

The 2015 tornado and hail

The tornado that struck Garland and Rowlett the day after Christmas in 2015 was among the most destructive in North Texas history, and rebuilt houses still sit beside ones that were only partly repaired. Hail is the more constant issue: Garland roofs frequently carry multiple claims, and insurers have tightened deductibles and moved to depreciated settlements on older roofs.

An uninsurable roof stops a mortgage. That is a large share of the as-is sales we do here.

Rentals and tired landlords

A substantial part of Garland's single-family stock is rented, much of it owned by small landlords who bought during earlier cycles. The economics have shifted: appraisal district values have climbed, insurance premiums have risen with the hail history, and a full make-ready costs real money before a single month's rent arrives.

You can sell occupied. The lease and the security deposit transfer at closing, so there is no eviction, no vacancy, and no turnover spend.

Garland property we buy

  • 1960s and 1970s brick ranch houses with original systems
  • Houses with aluminum branch wiring or original electrical panels
  • Cast iron sewer lines and galvanized plumbing
  • Roofs with hail damage, denied claims, or unfinished repairs
  • Single-family rentals, occupied or vacant, paying or in arrears
  • Homes with foundation movement
  • Houses near Duck Creek with drainage or water problems
  • Inherited homes owned by heirs living elsewhere

Frequently asked questions

Do you buy houses with aluminum wiring?

Yes. It is common in Garland houses from that era and does not have to be replaced or remediated first.

Will you buy a rental with a tenant who is behind on rent?

Yes. Share the ledger and the status of any notice or eviction so the offer reflects the real situation.

Do you buy houses with hail-damaged roofs?

Yes, including ones a carrier has declined to insure.

Can you buy a house that still needs tornado repairs?

Yes. Repairs do not have to be finished or started.

Do I need to replace the cast iron sewer line first?

No. We account for it in the offer.