When a real estate investor sells real estate, a capital gains tax is recognized, along with a tax on deprecation recapture. The regular capital gains tax, deprecation recapture, and any applicable state tax can often result in a tax liability in the 20% to 25% range for the sale of real estate....
The new millennium has not been good to stocks, bonds, mutual funds and other financial investments. Most investors have found that the best performing asset in their portfolio is their home. Real estate has been a safe haven for investors with appreciation far outpacing other investments. ...
East coast living has been a dream of mine for a lifetime. However, the cost of living is steadily increasing and in order to afford an apartment on my own in New York City, I needed to find the cheapest way to find the perfect one from 650 miles away. As a young adult, moving costs are not easy...
Boise, the state capital of Idaho, is currently experiencing a population boom thanks to its temperate climate, business friendly environment, and family favorable atmosphere. Indeed, most of the dramatic growth that is happening is made evident in the city’s surging population base which...
Last week we demystified Internet marketing and gave a brief overview of its main components – search engine marketing, search engine optimization, and affiliate marketing. This week we’re going to look at ways that real estate marketing with a special focus on search engine...
There has been a lot of speculation about the fate of the old Schmidt Brewery. Once a bustling brewery, employing over 400 workers, it has been sitting vacant since 2004. Council Member Dave Thune describes it as a “symbol of the Seventh Street community. We want to bring life and...
The much-hyped concept these days, which is making its rounds in global economic platforms, is how to save money through investing in real estate. Investors all across the globe are trying to come up with innovative ways and means on how to make money fast. Many authors have also penned several...
Hiring an inspector is not just one of the buying a home processes. It is one of the most important parts of buying a home. You, as a home buyer, need to pay for an inspection which means the inspector works for you! The inspector will find problems of the real estate you are about to purchase,...
In this falling real estate market, many people are either unable to sell their homes, or they’re holding on to a house that’s worth less money now than when they bought it. If you are in a similar position and not sure what to do, why not consider donating the property to charity?...
When you are moving, you are already spending a lot of extra money. It helps to know some tricks for saving some money. Then your moving expenditures will not be so great.
One of the easiest ways to save money on relocating is to move less stuff.
Be sure to go through your things...
It’s a seller’s market in Sarasota! Home owners will not often read this piece of advice in the current situation – but here it is: if you are thinking of selling your home in Sarasota, now is a good time to list it! There are buyers waiting to snap up homes in this Florida...
Sarasota is on the Gulf Coast of Florida, overlooking a bay with an abundance of white sandy beaches. The place is considered a perfect vacation spot, and there is an array of facilities that cater to a vacationer or a retirees needs. Sarasota generally makes it to the list of America’s...