SPECIAL REPORT Is There a Housing Bubble? FOUR REASONS WHY THERE’S NOT A HOUSING BUBBLE IN THE U.S. 1. Under-Supply of Houses Today vs. Over-Supply of Houses in 2006-2007. In the years leading up to the 2006-2007 housing bubble, we were building roughly 50% more homes than we needed every year. This resulted in an […]
1031 Exchange
A basic premise of 1031 exchange is that the taxpayer who sells relinquished property must be the same taxpayer who buys replacement property. This usually means that the vesting is the same for both the relinquished and the replacement properties. For example, John Doe’s name is on title to both properties involved in the 1031 […]
Top Tips for Buying a Home
Buying a home is an important life decision. Make sure you consider these important tips before you buy: 1. Look at your finances and decide how much you can afford.2. Make sure to physical inspect the home and property for potential fixes and hazards.3. Tour the neighborhood at different hours to get a feel for the […]
Prepping Your Home for Sale
Follow these tips when preparing your home for sale: Stage each living area to help potential buyers imagine living in that space. Keep all rooms clean, including children rooms. Remove clutter and extra furniture to help the space feel clean and larger.