• 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, or have you make the fix yourself. Depending on the severity of the issues and the buyer’s willingness to nego...

Buying a home requires an entire team of industry professionals to guide you throughout the process. This team of specialists will be able to answer questions in their area of expertise. Here is a list of the key players you need to have on your team...

The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act, better known as FIRPTA, may affect both sellers and buyers, but it concerns primarily foreign sellers. The act provides that the settlement agent involved in the transaction must withhold 10-15% of the...

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. Business owners may choose to buy a home using an LLC or under their own name. Buying a home through an LLC is benefici...

Capital gains are the difference between the purchase price of a property and the price you sell it for. Capital gains tax apply to certain types of sale, usually income properties, and refers to what you pay on that difference, after adjusting for a...

Buying a home entails numerous upfront costs. Some are paid out-of-pocket after the seller accepts your purchase offer, while others are paid at closing. Here are 7 Associated Costs of Buying a Home you should consider before making the purchase.

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What is a 10-31 Exchange?

A 1031 exchange allows an investor to “defer” paying capital gains taxes on an investment property when it is sold, as long another similar property (like-kind) is purchased with the profit gained by the sale of the first pr...

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 - you are also becoming part of a neighborhood.  As you evaluate the best aspects of a prospective neighborhood, you...

If your home sits idle in a seller’s market, it’s time to get to the root of the problem. Here are a few possible reasons your home isn’t selling fast:

1. You’re overconfident

Being in a seller’s market might mean that your home will get snapped up for...

Closing costs are fees associated with your home purchase that are paid at the closing of a real estate transaction. Closing costs vary widely based on where you live, the property you buy, and the type of loan you choose. In this article we outline...