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1031 Exchange Benefits

WHAT IS A 1031 EXCHANGE? According to Section 1031 of the IRS Revenue Code, no gain or loss will be recognized in the sale of a property held for business or investment purposes. A 1031 exchange allows you to defer a capital gains tax when exchanging one like-kind property for another. If utilized properly, the […]

How income and debt ratios matter to mortgage financing

Debt to Income Ratios for Financing a Mortgage

Ugh. Math, debt and loans. Probably not most people’s favorite topics. Before your eyes glaze over while looking at terms such as financing and ratios, take a deep breath and remember how important this is to determine if you can get a loan for purchasing a house and how much house you can afford. All […]

Selling your home yourself? Tips for FSBO’s

For Sale by Owner

The primary reason a seller lists a home on their own is to make more money off the sale of their house by saving money on commission. I get it. Who doesn’t want to keep more of their money? Many real estate agents charge between 4% to 7% to sell a house. The agent that brings the […]