Image via Pexels Your First Investment Awaits (But Do Your Research First)Real estate has always been seen as a great investment. Historically, residential properties gain in value thanks to long-term property appreciation and improvements/maintenance. If you have never purchased investment property before, it might seem like a daunting endeavor, but it doesn’t have to be.Here is some information for novice investors about what to consider and how to go about buying an investment property.Understanding Real EstateBefore launching your own investment initiative, you should research the real estate market. Look at trends in your chosen area over the last 10 to 20 years. You must understand that, like all economic movements, real estate has ebbs and flows. It is not always a steady uphill ... 05/31/2022

The Minneapolis/St. Paul real estate market is one of the fastest-growing in the nation. As demand for housing grows, the average value of Minneapolis homes has increased by 5.7% over the past year. Minneapolis real estate agents will be competing with other real estate brokers for the attention of potential sellers. One of the most important ways a Minneapolis real estate agent can differentiate themselves from the competition is by conducting a thorough comparative market analysis.  What is a Comparative Market Analysis? A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) is how real estate professionals price a property. This analysis is based on similar homes in the current market. These properties are either recently sold or currently for sale. CMAs utilize various data and comparison points to ev... 03/10/2022

Homeownership in the Twin Cities Over the past two years, we have learned to love our Twin Cities homes a lot more as we have stayed at home more than ever due to the ongoing pandemic. Because of this, the individual and psychological advantages our residences provide have come to be even more crucial to us. When the wellness dilemma started, the globe around us altered almost overnight, as well as our homes were redefined. Our demands moved, and our shelters became an area that protected us to a whole new degree. I think that is what has pushed the demand for homes to such high levels. The more people are home, the more they realize what they want in their space. If you are looking for a new space or want to sell your current space, discussing this with a Top Twin Cities Real Estate Ag... 02/14/2022

Why Won't Some Clients Respond to an Electronic Signature Request?Here's something that puzzles me to no end. I have clients who will open a DocuSign email request, read it, and then simply ignore it. Why?Virtually all of the documents I sent out for electronic signatures from the recipient are contract documents. I tell my clients, "Please check your email inbox for one or more requests for your signature and date on an important document". Why would a would-be party to a transaction want to open a document, read it and then ignore it? I've tried placing stuff like "URGENT" or "SIGN AND RETURN IMMEDIATELY" in the subject line of these messages, but those efforts seem to have no effect on recipientsIf you have any tricks or advice that might induce an electronic signature recipient to w... 11/03/2021

You’ve bought a house and you’re ready to move in. But despite how eager you may be to start the next chapter in your life, there’s a critical part of preparing your new home that can’t be overlooked: cleaning.We know. The previous owners probably cleaned before they left. But do you really want to leave it to chance that there aren’t any hidden allergens or pollutants hanging around? The only way to be sure is to do a thorough cleaning yourself and take any measures necessary to boost air quality.Before you show up with the moving truck, you want to make sure your new home is clean and healthy. At The Weiland Group, we thrive on helping our clients get the most out of their home purchase, which is why we’ve provided these simple-yet-significant cleaning tips:Embrace Air PurificationIt’... 10/15/2021

Remote work has become increasingly popular. According to a survey, about one out of four Americans worked from home in 2021. If you want to join the ranks of remote workers or if you own a small business, it's time to think about your home office. When you need a new or upgraded workspace, you have three options: create a space for work, build an addition, or expand to a bigger place. What to Do Without a Home OfficeNot everyone has the extra room for a home office. Some remote workers choose to convert the dining room into an office or place a desk behind the floating sofa. They may take an empty closet, remove the doors, and place a desk within it to create a makeshift office. There's no limit on what you can convert into a home office with the right amount of creativity and ingenuit... 09/10/2021

Over the past 18 months, many hardworking people and businesses have suffered economic losses through no fault of their own.  Some have failed to file tax returns or even pay their taxes.  During the pandemic, the IRS temporarily ceased collection activity.  Due to increased funding and a need to pay for some government actions, the IRS is ramping up their collection efforts.  Using a myriad of techniques including artificial intelligence (AI), the IRS is identifying and pursuing high income (over $100,000 income) non-filers. The IRS is a collection agency, they have many tools at their disposal, the most effective of which are liens and levies.   So, what happens when your client’s assets are encumbered by a Notice of Federal Tax Lien, and they want to sell their house?Take a deep brea... 07/22/2021

I have just uploaded a 5min video on how to set up a payment with the IRS?There are 4 types of payment plan that the IRS offers, certain conditions have to be met. Here is the linkhttps://youtu.be/n9OUuAyN72gIf you or someone you know owe back taxes or needs help in setting up a payment plan with the IRS .Please feel free to contact me by phone  612 516 5878 or through email at joe.alabi@fishcontax.comJoe Alabi EA MAcct(Taxation)FishCoin Tax Solutions4124 Quebec Aven  04/05/2021

Hello, I have just uploaded a 2min video on how to remove an IRS bank Levy?A taxpayer needs to realize is that a bank levy only attaches to what is in the bank account at the moment the levy hits.  Amounts deposited afterward, even the very next day, are not subject to the levy. Here is the linkhttps://youtu.be/p-TcoNYHXSU If you have any questions or concerns about how to release an IRS bank levy in the Twins Cities, MN, I would be happy to help.  Please feel free to contact me anytime at (612) 516 5878  or e-mal at joe.alabi@fishcointax.com 03/28/2021

I represent taxpayers in Minneapolis, Minnesota and all the 50 States in the United State before all administrative levels—examination, collection, and appeals—of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).If a taxpayer owes money to the IRS, there is already a tax lien against them and all their assets, including those assets they acquire in the future.  The IRS often files a public notice to let all other creditors know that money will be paid to the IRS first, and that other unsecured creditors will be behind the IRS in priority. This filing is referred to as a Notice of Federal Tax Lien (NFTL), which is a public document filed to alert third parties that the taxpayer owes the IRS money.There are few options to get a lien remove so that a taxpayer you can their sell your home or refinance ev... 03/15/2021

Hello Everyone, I just uploaded a video to youtube on how much you should offer the IRS or State to settle your back taxes. Here is the link.https://youtu.be/ExZKrQwMiz0  03/01/2021

Hello, I have just uploaded a video on youtube on how to file back taxes? Here is the linkhttps://youtu.be/qZ5zq4qQZPg If  you or someone you know have years of unfiled taxes, Please feel free to call or  612516 5878 or email me at joe.alabi@fishcointax.com Joe Alabi EA MAcct (Taxation)FishCoin Tax SolutionsTel :612 516 58784124 Quebec Ave North ,Suite 307New Hope Minnesota  55427www.fishcointax.com  02/26/2021

Don't Leave $40,000 on the Table Real estate market data in Bloomington MN by Joel Friday of Keller Williams Classic RealtyVideo showing you how to make an additional $40,000 Let’s go over some math on a recent estate sale where our client’s net was drastically increased by not settling for a cash offer. In an estate sale, it’s common that you may have people interested in buying the home for cash to save you the hassle of listing. In this case, there was a $230,000 offer on the table, which would net our client $225,000. Thankfully, they said no. More details on the Bloomington home mentioned in this article.Our team had planned on listing at $250,000, but ultimately decided on $260,000 due to the interest in this property. 100 showing requests flooded in within hours of it hitting the... 02/12/2021

                                              What's My Eden Prairie, MN Home Worth?Assessing the value of your home, your needs and your timeline can change a multitude of factors. How quickly you need the proceeds of the sale and the market conditions can help decide your path as you prepare to leave your current house. It’s a balance of current and future needs and the route you choose can always be changed until you enter into a contract.Currently in Eden Prairie, Minnesota the Supply of Homes For Sale has dropped to under One Month of supply. This means we are still in a Seller's Market. There is still a high demand for houses with a high supply of qualified Buyer's.The average days on the market is 32 days for all property types. Single Family Homes are averaging 46 days and Condo... 02/01/2021

Downtown Saint Paul Minneapolis, MNSaint Paul, known as the city of neighborhoods, is described as fifteen small towns with one mayor. The district encompasses a vast land area that incorporates various neighborhoods. Downtown Saint Paul is the center of this community and serves as one of the region's primary business, entertainment, and commercial centers. The suburb is rich in history, filled with cultural landmarks, and features vibrant nightlife. Businesses are thriving in the area, and development is ramping up to help the city's ongoing boom. Today Downtown Saint Paul is a dense urban community with an abundance of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, parks, and many other notable attractions. Young professionals looking to close live to the pulse of the city will surely appreciate w... 01/18/2021

Offer in Compromise (OIC) is a program administered by the Internal Revenue Service which allows taxpayers to settle their tax debt for less than the full amount they owe— essentially allowing them a fresh start with the IRS.In the past years, more than 50% of OIC applications received by the IRS are rejected. Here is a quick guideline to determine if you a good candidate for an Offer in Compromise.1. Taxpayers not in compliance i.e If the taxpayer is not current with the current tax obligations like estimated tax payments, payroll  taxes, have unfiled tax returns.The taxpayer is not a good candidate for  OIC. Furthermore, the taxpayer have to be in tax compliance and main compliance for next 5 years after the offer have been accepted. 2. The taxpayer have the ability to fully pay the t... 01/03/2021

I represent taxpayers in Twin Cities,Minnesota and all the 50 States in the United State before all administrative levels—examination, collection, and appeals—of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).If you owe back taxes to the IRS. The IRS may allow you to set up a payment plan   (Installment Agreement) to pay the debt if you meet certain conditions.An installment agreement is simply a payment plan or agreement between the IRS and a taxpayer to allow the taxpayer to pay their back-tax debt in monthly payments.There are various forms of installment agreement, each of which has special rules. The four types of installement agreements are : Automatic (if you owe less than $10,000) Streamlined(If you owe less than $50,000) Regular Partial - Pay Automatic Installment Agreement.Also called Gua... 12/21/2020

 I represent taxpayers in Minneapolis, Minnesota and all the 50 States in the United State before all administrative levels—examination, collection, and appeals—of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).Contrary to popular belief that the IRS will not allow you to sell a house that has a tax lien, you can definitely sell a house with an IRS Tax Lien. The only thing the IRS requires is that the seller who owes money to the government not walk away with money that the IRS should have received.There are three main options to deal with IRS Tax liens. They are  Lien Discharge; Lien Subordination;Lien Withdrawal.In this article will be focusing how to sell a house using the  Lien Subordination Option."Subordination" does not remove the lien, but allows other creditors to move ahead of the IRS, wh... 12/13/2020

 Commercial Property SOLD - 2456 & 2454 Bloomington Av MinneapolisSold by Eric Kodner, Wayzata Lakes Realty We're particularly proud of this sale. It was actually a sale of two adjacent properties, one sold at $625,300 and the other at $389,900. In aggregate, a combined sale (to the same buyer) of just over $1,015,000.The buyer made this purchase using an Small Business Administration loan for the commercial property. The financing process was complicated, with stringent SBA requirements, but we were pleased to be able to make it all come together.From offer to close took about four months. Considering the challenges of working on such a complicated purchase, we consider this to be a remarkably smooth transaction.Call us at 612.670.2539 and let us guide you through the process of your n... 12/11/2020

Real Estate Market Update - Champlin MN 55316 - December 2020 Courtesy of Heidi Herda ~ Herda Home Team ~ 612.807.4858 Champlin Housing TrendsFor the month of November, Champlin had 25 new listings with a wide range of neighborhoods and home styles. Of the 25 homes listed in November, all of them have sold with the exception of:13374 Linwood Forest Circle, Champlin MN 5531610550 Goose Lake Parkway N, Champlin MN 5531611624 Mississippi Drive N, Champlin MN 55316There are also a few New Construction Champlin Villas for sale that are under construction. For details on building or pricing, please call our team and we would be happy to schedule a tour of a DR Horton model.3 Champlin homes listed for sale in November are removing contingencies, 14 are pending (all contingencies have been remo... 12/11/2020