qualified: Does a Boatslip Qualify for a 1031 Like-Kind Exchange? - 08/29/08 10:19 AM
This is a question that I am asked quite often. And like most questions I receive, I will ask the client a few questions:
#1. How do you own the slip?
I have a great interest in how they own it. Do they have a lease for a determined period of
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qualified: Just spent an evening with 200 realtors, and boy am I - 08/29/08 10:15 AM
TIRED, but feeling great. It is always an experience for me to discuss 1031 like kind exchanges with so many Realtors with different personalities, varying knowledge levels and backgrounds. Though I do talk with many Realtors able to discuss the finer points of the 1031 exchange, the common response seems to
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qualified: Lean Wit It... Rock Wit It!!! - 08/13/08 04:03 PM
Stressed out with too much time at the end of the day? Are clients getting a rise out of you (and not even the fun kind?) Tired of the barely qualifed clients who want a 70K mansion? Well guys we're in it for the long haul. At least til this election
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qualified: Do you know your credit score?? - 07/17/08 03:03 PM
Credit can be tricky, Here are some tips to help you know the score about your credit. When you are looking to buy a home your credit score is the most important number. Here are the top five things to remember.
1.You can have more than one FICO score. Each of the
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qualified: Have Your Agent Call Us! - 05/25/08 12:03 PM
We receive a lot of calls from persons that want us to show our own listings but claim they have an agent that "Is sick...unavailable...busy...at a wedding...working etc!" We do not have a problem with that. "Just have your agent call us to make arrangements, and we will be more than
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qualified: " THANKS SO MUCH FOR YOUR OFFER..." but why don't you call me when you get SERIOUS - 05/15/08 02:37 PM
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qualified: WHO NEEDS A HOME INSPECTION? - 05/15/08 12:43 PM
Buying a home is a monumental investment and often one of the most important purchases a person can make in their lifetime. It stands to reason then, that a buyer should investigate the exact condition of the property being purchased. Therefore the buyer's second most important purchase is to have the
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qualified: We have qualified buyers for Malls, hotels & Casinos - 04/04/08 09:26 AM
We need to know what is out there. A discerning group looking for the RIGHT properties ONLY! We will not entertain a daisy chain so please don't send us all the dross that is out there, we've probably already seen it. Contact me soonest please. Paul@DoynoRealty.com
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qualified: BUYERS: get pre-qualified/qualified first.... - 04/02/08 02:27 PM
I have had many potential buyers ask me, "Why should I get qualified or pre-approved for a loan before I even find a home?" They may further state, when I bought my first home, my agent "never even suggested that. She just took me in her car and we drove me all around and
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qualified: How can you tell if you have a good Realtor working for you in Big Bear? - 03/02/08 06:11 PM
Originally posted on The Sugarloaf Real Estate Blog OK, so you've decided to buy that second home that you've been dreaming of in the Big Bear Valley. You've done your research, you know what you want and from your research, you've found a number of properties in Big Bear that fit your
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qualified: Selecting a Hanyman - 02/25/08 12:33 PM
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qualified: Benefits to Being a Home Owner - 02/17/08 11:18 AM
Buying a home is the largest single investment most people ever make, and this also makes it one of the most important decisions they will face. Here is the Top 8 Reasons Why To Own Your Own Home: Freedom and Privacy When you own your own home, you are not subject to
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qualified: Farm Bill Update....1031 Like Kind Exchange - 01/15/08 07:20 PM
I had written an earlier blog on the proposed 1031 Like Kind exchange affects of the new Farm Bill currently under consideration. There were two issues that I discussed specifically, one was the change to make the exchange of collectibles no longer qualify for tax deferment. The other, a change to the like-kind definition
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qualified: Does a boat slip qualify for a 1031 Like Kind Exchange? - 01/14/08 01:25 AM
This is a question that I am asked quite often. And like most questions I receive, I will ask the client a few questions: #1. How do you own the slip? I have a great interest in how they own it. Do they have a lease for a determined period of time or
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qualified: Please...see your Tax Advisor! A popular 1031 Exchange phrase... - 01/10/08 11:27 PM
No matter how educated we are... No matter how much pressure we may feel from a client to give an answer... No matter how easy the question seems at the time... We need to default to a profession tax adviser! And, guess what...it is okay! Every day I deal with very tax-heavy transactions as a Qualified
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qualified: 1031 Cross Training - No time for Hypocrits - 01/10/08 10:40 PM
Who is the hypocrite? Yes...that would be me. But I am now shedding that skin...expanding...growing...reaching out for knowledge. What is this all about? For several years now, I have reached out to as many realtors as I could in North Carolina and South Carolina with the 1031 Like Kind Exchange word. From group
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qualified: What does competent really mean? - 12/24/07 01:57 PM
So what does the homeowner really want to know when they ask a stager:
How many homes have you staged? (A number means you must be good, right? Are you competent?)
How long have you been home staging? (Are you any good at what you do? Are you competent?)
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qualified: Proposed Farm Bill will alter 1031 Like Kind Exchanges - 11/09/07 09:58 PM
As for me, I am always under a bit of duress when I hear congress adjusting our tax laws. I am all too aware that Congress could wipe away my bread and butter industry with the swipe of a pen. It may not happen quite that dramatically, but the 1031 rules
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qualified: Rhode Island: Testimonial for a Great Inspector - House Doctor Home Inspections - 11/05/07 03:06 PM
Every prospective home-buyer needs a good home inspection. I've said it before and I'll say it again. Unfortunately, there are too many Sellers out there that are willing to try to cover up a defect at a property in order to get the best price on their sale.
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qualified: God's One Liners - 08/28/07 01:31 PM
1. Give God what's right -- not what's left. 2. Man's way leads to a hopeless end -- God's way leads to an endless hope.3. A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing.4. He who kneels before God can stand before anyone.5. In the sentence of life, the devil
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qualified: Are You Trying to Sell Your Home as a For Sale by Owner? Part V - 07/30/07 08:04 PM
Is Your Buyer Qualified?Unless the buyer who makes an offer on your home has the resources to qualify for a mortgage, you may not really have a sale. If possible, try to determine a buyer's financial status before signing the contract. Ask:1. If the buyer has been prequalified or preapproved (better)
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qualified: Why Loan Pre-Qualification Isn't Good Enough - 05/08/07 04:59 PM
Utah Homebuyers should be Pre-Approved BEFORE they make an offer.We strongly recommend that all our clients get Pre-Approved for a mortgage so they know in advance exactly how much you can afford and that their loan will go through. It also adds credibility and strength to their offer and is a
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qualified: When should I get qualified to buy a home? - 04/23/07 11:21 PM
Should you talk to a mortgage professional before house hunting? Absolutely! Even if you haven't so much as picked out houses to visit yet, it's important to see your mortgage professional first. Why? What can we do for you if you haven't negotiated a price, and don't know yet how much you
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qualified: Are You Dying to Close Your Deals? - 03/28/07 10:26 AM
Closings. Amidst the reports the Market is down, the 100% loan is history, lender apprehension is perhaps the biggest plague we are facing. From giving anyone who had a pulse a mortgage, lenders are now scrutinizing applications to the point that closing dates are meaningless. We have all suffered from loan
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qualified: Dear Mr. FSBO, is your buyer qualified to buy??? - 12/20/06 06:39 AM
OK, so you bought a $4.95 sign at Wal-Mart, stuck it in the front yard, and right away the nicest young couple stop by and say your house is perfect for them. "We want to buy it", they say. "Wow, that was easy", you're no doubt thinking. You get out your Office Depot contract form, you
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qualified: For Sale by Owners why you need a REALTOR!!! - 09/26/06 01:11 PM
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