Section 1031 which permits deferral of gains for the sale and subsequent acquisition of a “like kind” property is a powerful tax device for savvy investors. But the rules governing exchanges are a “safe harbor,” meaning that the failure to […]
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National Foreclosure Inventory Falls 25.7% from 2014: CoreLogic
There continues to be improvement in the number of distressed homes nationwide, according to a report from CoreLogic. The analytics provider’s March 2015 National Foreclosure Report found that the foreclosure inventory shrunk 25.7% from a year earlier, and completed foreclosures […]
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How To Get The Best Deal On A Mortgage
The single biggest debt/financing/liability/interest paid over time decision most people make, is choosing the best mortgage deal available, when buying or refinancing their home. So, what is the best way to do that? There is certainly no shortage of choices […]
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America’s Fastest-Growing Cities 2015
When Prasant Pallikandi wanted to open the U.S. branch of his brand communication firm in Boston, his first step was sizing up the competition. The results were disheartening: for every 15 companies Pallikandi identified to target as potential clients, he […]
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Best Buy Cities: Where To Invest In Housing In 2015 Rated by Forbes
With the housing market stabilizing and last year’s dramatic price increases behind us (on a national basis, at least), it’s not as easy to quickly flip homes for a profit. Instead, now might be a good time to think about […]
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What to Do When Your Mortgage Gets Sold
One day you may get a letter in the mail that says your mortgage has been sold. Don’t panic. You haven’t done anything wrong. But there are some things to be aware of when dealing with a new lender. Why […]
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Why Buy a Turnkey Property?
A turnkey property is one that has been acquired, fully rehabbed, and rented out to a tenant prior to it being handed over (sold) to an investor. As a further selling point to the investor, the turnkey company typically also […]
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