Sample Guide for Calculating Gain on Sale of Home Selling price of home (1099-S, box 2) $ Minus: Selling Costs Commissions $ Advertising fees $ Legal fees $ Loan charges paid by the seller $ Sub-total of selling costs $ Amount realized on sale (Selling Price - Sub-total of selling costs) $ Less
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01/21/2015
When should you get your mortgage approval as a renter? I am often asked when should you get your mortgage approval letter to begin the home buying process for first time home buyers. I would recommend between 90 to 120 days. Here is a sample timeline from pre-approval to a 30 day escrow perio
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01/20/2015
We all know that April 15, 2015 is the last day to file your taxes without penalty. But, did you know that you may be able to have them done for FREE! There are many ways to save on your taxes, but did you know that you can save when you file your taxes as well. I have researched and found
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01/18/2015
Here are 31 ways that you can use your tax refund this year in 2015! Rebuild emergency fund Boost retirment savings Buy a mutual fund Buy a generator for your home Invest in your home with a small renovation project Invest in a home and stop renting Create a set aside account for an insurance de
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01/18/2015
The highest 15 sales prices for real estate in the Virginia, Maryland and DC market for 2014 FX8511904 - $28,800,000 8 bedrooms | 9 bathrooms | 3 baths half | 2.414004 acres | 38 days on market | MLS# FX8511904 FX8203275 - $28,800,000 6 bedrooms | 6 bathrooms | 2 baths half | 1.509091 acres | 45
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01/09/2015
FHA will reduce annual insurance premiums It’s official the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) will reduce the annual insurance premiums. This is an exciting and big deal for over two million FHA homeowners with an average of $900 of savings annually and add more than 250,000 new homebuyers t
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01/08/2015
The opening date has been confirmed! Sunday, June 15, 2015 Everyone is anticipating the "GRAND OPENING" of the new Wegmans in Alexandria. Officals say that it will be sometime in late Winter to early Spring of 2015. This 126,000 square foot supermarket will have a bakery, cheese shop, mediterrane
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01/05/2015
