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Medical Bills Piling Up? Your House Can Be Your Safety Net.

Serving Tampa Bay & Surrounding Areas

A health crisis is stressful enough without the financial pressure of mounting medical bills. If your home equity is the key to paying for treatment, covering bills, or simply reducing financial stress during recovery, my Tampa Bay team can give you a fair cash offer and close on your timeline — so you can focus on what actually matters: getting better.

  • Cash in your home equity to pay medical bills or fund treatment
  • Close on your timeline — as fast as 7 days if needed
  • No repairs, no showings, no strangers in your home during recovery
100% Confidential · No Obligation · Free Cash Offer

All transactions handled by a licensed third-party title company.

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60 seconds. This is exactly how we help Tampa Bay homeowners.

Tarek El Moussa

I'm Tarek El Moussa — you might know me from HGTV's Flip or Flop and The Flipping El Moussas. I've been buying and flipping houses for over 15 years. My team has purchased more than 1,000 homes nationwide.

When you work with us, you're not dealing with some faceless corporation. You're working with my personal team here in Tampa Bay. We answer our phones, we show up when we say we will, and we close when we say we'll close. That's my reputation on the line — and I don't take that lightly.

How It Works

1

Tell Us About Your House

Text or call us with your address. We'll research the property and get back to you within 24 hours with a cash offer.

2

Get Your Cash Offer

No inspections, no appraisals, no waiting. We make a fair offer based on the Tampa Bay market and your home's condition.

3

Close On Your Timeline

Pick your closing date — 7 days, 14 days, 30 days. We pay all closing costs. You walk away with cash.

What Sellers Like You Experience

BEFORE

A Tampa Bay A Medical Bills Sale

Unexpected surgery left $94K in medical bills. Insurance covered 60%, leaving $37K out-of-pocket. Recovery period meant no work for 4 months. Mortgage, medical bills, and living expenses were draining savings at $7K/month. Traditional listing would require showings during recovery.

AFTER

After Working With Us

Cash offer made after a 20-minute walkthrough. Closed in 14 days. Owner paid off medical bills, covered living expenses during recovery, and moved to a smaller, more affordable home. Zero showings, zero stress during a critical recovery period.

The Financial Spiral of Medical Debt

Medical bills don't wait for recovery. They go to collections, damage credit, and can even lead to liens on your property. Meanwhile, you're trying to heal. Selling your home proactively gives you the funds to handle bills while preserving your credit and peace of mind.

Story represents a typical outcome based on transactions closed by our buying team. Details reflect a composite of similar situations. Individual results vary.

Tarek El Moussa

Why Tarek?

I'm Tarek El Moussa — you might know me from HGTV's Flip or Flop and The Flipping El Moussas. I've been buying and flipping houses for over 15 years. My team has purchased more than 1,000 homes nationwide.

When you work with us, you're not dealing with some faceless corporation. You're working with my personal team here in Tampa Bay. We answer our phones, we show up when we say we will, and we close when we say we'll close. That's my reputation on the line — and I don't take that lightly.

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Medical debt compounds fast. Your home equity can be the bridge that gets you through this. Don't let bills go to collections when you have an asset that can solve the problem.

How We Compare

Tarek Buys HousesTraditional AgentOther Investors
Timeline7-14 days90-180 days14-30 days
Fees & Commissions$05-6% ($15K-$30K)Varies (hidden fees)
Repairs RequiredNone — as-isUsually requiredSometimes
ShowingsNoneDozens of strangers1-2 visits
Certainty of Close100% — cash buyer~80% (financing falls through)Varies
Who You Deal WithTarek's personal teamRandom agentUnknown LLC
Radical Transparency

How We Calculate Your Offer

No black boxes. No guessing games. Here's exactly how we arrive at your number — and we'll walk you through every line.

Step 1

After Repair Value (ARV)

We research comparable sales in your area to determine what your home would sell for in perfect condition.

$320,000
Step 2

Minus Repair Costs

We estimate what it would cost to bring the property to market-ready condition.

– $45,000
Step 3

Minus Our Margin

A small margin to keep our business running. This covers holding costs, transaction fees, and our profit.

– $35,000
Your Offer

Your Cash Offer

The amount you walk away with at closing. No hidden fees, no commissions, no surprises.

$240,000

Example based on a typical property. Your actual offer will be based on your home's specific condition and local market data.

Your Protection Guarantee

This is a real estate transaction, not a back-alley deal. Here's how we protect you.

Licensed & Insured

Our company is fully licensed, bonded, and insured in every state we operate in.

Third-Party Title Company

All closings are handled by a reputable, state-licensed title & escrow company — never in-house.

No-Obligation Offer

Our cash offer is 100% free with zero obligation. You're never pressured to accept.

Complete Confidentiality

No yard signs, no MLS listing, no public record of a distressed sale. Your privacy is protected.

Hear From Sellers Who've Been Through This

These sellers faced the same situation you're in. Watch what they say about working with us.

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What Tampa Bay Homeowners Say

"Divorce situation, handled with complete privacy. No signs, no showings, no neighbors asking questions."

Sandra K.

Riverview

"Sold in 8 days, avoided foreclosure. Tarek's team treated me like family, not a transaction."

Maria S.

Ybor City, Tampa

"Behind on payments, got fair cash offer in 24 hours. Closed in 9 days. Saved my credit."

Debbie W.

St. Petersburg

Frequently Asked Questions

Focus on Healing. We'll Handle the House.

Cash offer in 24 hours. Close on your timeline. No showings during recovery.

No obligation · 100% confidential · Speak with a local specialist

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Tarek Buys Houses

Tarek Buys Houses is a real estate investment company
that purchases homes directly from homeowners for cash.

*The materials and information on this website are for general informational purposes only and do not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, real estate, or investment products. TBH is not a licensed real estate broker or agent and is not a licensed securities broker-dealer or investment advisor. TBH is not offering and is not licensed to offer services as a real estate broker or agent. No content published on this website is intended to form the basis of, or be relied upon in connection with, any contract or financial decision.

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