CALCULATING CAPITAL GAINS TAX WHEN SELLING A HOME
Capital gains are the difference between the purchase price of a property and the price you sell it for. Capital gains tax apply to...
WHAT IS FIRPTA AND HOW DOES IS AFFECT MY HOME SALE?
The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act, better known as FIRPTA, may affect both sellers and buyers, but it concerns primarily...
5 REASONS TO GET A HOME INSPECTION BEFORE LISTING YOUR HOUSE
It could save you money: If issues show up in the buyer’s inspection report, the buyer will likely ask for a price reduction, a credit,...
5 REASONS TO WORK WITH A REALTOR
Dear home buyer (or seller!)—we know you can do it on your own. But you really, really shouldn't. This is likely the biggest financial...
WHAT MAKES A STRONG OFFER?
How do you write a contract so that yours is the one that gets accepted? The goal is to find out what’s important to the seller and...
MAIN CONTINGENCIES IN A PURCHASE CONTRACT
How do you write a contract so that yours is the one that gets accepted? The goal is to find out what’s important to the seller and...
10 THINGS THAT MAKE A NEIGHBORHOOD TRULY GREAT
When you’re in the market for a new place to live, it helps to remember the golden rule of real estate: You’re not just buying a home -...
WHY HAVE AN INSPECTION BEFORE BUYING
Inspecting the physical condition of a house is an important part of the home-buying process and should be included in your purchase...
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO BUY A HOME WITH FINANCING?
Buying a home entails numerous upfront costs. Some are paid out-of-pocket after the seller accepts your purchase offer, while others are...
SHOULD I BUY REAL ESTATE UNDER A LLC?
If you own your own business, chances are you have a limited liability company (LLC) or, at the very least, you know what that is....
