Q and A: 1031 Exchange - What is it?

A way to defer taxation on profits on the sale of an investment property is to exchange a qualified property for another "like-kind" property. It's named after the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 1031. You'll hear it referred to often as a tax-deferred exchange or a 1031 exchange. 

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The Fall Market is Underway - Or is it?
09/17/2012
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Is it time - or no t?! We approach the first official day of Fall and our buyers - and I as their agent (Because I want to do a great job for them by finding their home of choice soon. ) have been watching the season's inventory come on the… more
Do staged homes really sell faster?
09/07/2012
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Homeowners that I meet with to list their houses smartly ask about the usefulness, the value, in staging a home to sell. The short answer is: Yes, it is very useful. The extended answer is: Every home should have some level of staging, some level… more
Avoid these costly mistakes when purchasing your home
09/06/2012
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Here's a couple of helpful "to avoid" mistakes when buying your home. Knowing pitfalls can save you money and pain. 1) Pre-paids Make sure these are accurate by looking at your preliminary HUD1, your closing statement, a day or two in advance of… more
Rent Your Own House / Add To Its Investment Potential
09/05/2012
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Huh, why would I rent my own house? To consider the real vale of your home purchase as an investment, just consider conceptually that you are renting out your own property. Consider what the house is WORTH in terms of a living space. What would… more
Finding Funds for a downpayment - when you don't have enough.
09/04/2012
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When thinking you might not have the needed funds for a downpayment, you actually may be in luck – think again! Here are some means of financing your purchase when you are low on cash now for a downpayment. 1. If you are eligible for a VA… more
Three Mistakes to Avoid when Buying your Home
06/08/2012
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One of the key things we want to eliminate when buying a home for our clients is MISTAKES. It is one of our top jobs. To that end, let's start here by reviewing a few. What are some of the top mistakes made when buying a home and how do you work… more
When is the best time to trade up to a larger home? Now.
04/26/2012
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When is the best time to trade up to a larger home? We get this question now and then! 1. NOW, when interest rates are at historical lows - and are even favorable on a higher loan amount, on a trade up home of higher value / cost. 2. NOW, Spring… more
3 Traps to Avoid When Buying a Home in Arlington, VA
04/17/2012
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We all want our real estate transactions to go smoothly, right? Take the stress out of the game by stepping clear of some traps! What are 3 traps to avoid when buying a home in Arlington, VA? 1) Title Problems The first of the 3 traps to… more
Why hire local expert to sell your home in Arlington?
04/04/2012
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Why hire a local expert to sell your home in Arlington? In this three-part series, we will look at why it pays to hire a Realtor, who's a local expert in Arlington, to market and sell your home. What's a local expert and why are they… more
 
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