What is Tax-Deferred Exchange?
Under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code, owners of real estate held for investment or use in a trade or business can swap their property tax-free for "like-kind" real estate.
Exchanges are made for people wanting to stay invested in real estate, increase their leverage and to avoid paying ...
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Am I To Young To Write A Will?
At the age of 28, you would think that one of the last things on my mind would be making a will for myself. However, with two kids to think about, you could not be further from the truth.Just recently I had a medical scare, which lead me to really think about life and death. While death is not ...
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Mortgage Terms Explained
When you are hunting for a mortgage, you will find that there are many different types of mortgages available. I will list some of the more common ones and their uses.15 vs 30 YearsYour mortgage term can be just about anything you choose. 15 and 30 year terms are popular these days, although 10 ...
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Top Tips for Buying and Selling a Home
BuyersLooking for a home-Use Internet for overview of properties, communities, and schools.
-Visit potential neighborhoods at different times of day.
-Research price trends in communities and neighborhoods.
-Consider resale prospects on home before you purchase.Get your new home inspected before ...
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Mortgage Cycling Brilliant or Risky
With mortgage rates near 20-year lows, competition in the mortgage industry is fierce. It seems like every day a new mortgage loan strategy comes out that is suppose to be the best thing since sliced bread. Whether it's a mortgage with no closing costs or an interest only mortgage, everyone is ...
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Mortgage Cycling - Brilliant or Risky
With mortgage rates near 20-year lows, competition in the mortgage industry is fierce. It seems like every day a new mortgage loan strategy comes out that is suppose to be the best thing since sliced bread. Whether it's a mortgage with no closing costs or an interest only mortgage, everyone is ...
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Home Buyer 10 Extra Costs Above the Sales Price
1)Mortgage Application, Brokers Fees, and Points These costs can amount to thousands of dollars some like the application fee are poc (paid outside of closing) $200 to $500 depending on the lender. Broker fees a percentage of the loan are sometimes waived or rolled into the mortgage. Points .5% to ...
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No Money Down Real Estate - Fund All Your Deals With Private Lending!!
If you invest in real estate, you need cash to buy houses. Even if you have a full bank account and great credit, youll eventually run short on funds - or short on time to obtain a loan - for the next deal. Private lending is the answer. It is a bottomless pool of readily accessible funds: whether ...
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The Howl - Monthly News Letter -Issue #2
The Code of Conduct ---- It seems almost ludicrous that this is a topic that many of us should consider in privately held distributorships.When I suggest there may be a need for a Code of Conduct I am not talking about a need based on employee behavior, I am talking about the need based on family ...
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Reverse Mortgages Learn The Facts First!
Reverse Mortgages, Most Common Features:Many offer special appeal to older adults because the loan advances, which are not taxable, generally do not affect Social Security or Medicare benefits.Depending on the plan, reverse mortgages generally allow homeowners to retain title to their homes until ...
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