The Differences between Fixed Rate vs. Adjustable Rate Mortgages
One characteristic of the two most common type of mortgages is that their names tell you how they work. For example: 1. A fixed rate mortgage carries a specified interest rate that is fixed and cannot...
View ArticleProtection Against Tenant Bankruptcy
In many areas, commercial landlords have been hurt by an economic slowdown, overbuilding, a depressed retail sector or other factors. It’s more important than ever for landlords to structure leases to...
View ArticleTiming and Taxes: Two Critical Issues when Buying or Selling a Home
You might be in a rush to buy or sell a home before summer starts or interest rates increase even more. But, first, it’s important to review the tax rules related to home sales and deductions for...
View ArticleThe Risks and Rewards of Foreclosure and Short Sale Properties
Buying foreclosed upon properties and properties on short sale can be attractive for real estate professionals and investors for obvious reasons. However, there are some hidden dangers that would-be...
View ArticleLeaving Town? Here’s a Financial Planning Checklist
When you’re planning a trip, you’re probably busy with travel arrangements, having the funds you need and other practical issues, such as having someone cover you at the office and keep an eye on your...
View ArticleYou May Want to Separate Real Estate Assets from Your Business
Many companies choose not to combine real estate and other assets into a single entity. Perhaps the business fears liability for injuries suffered on the property. Or legal liabilities encountered by...
View ArticleOwning a Home Has Tax Advantages But There Are Limits
It’s true that owning a home instead of renting can result in extra deductions at tax time. The cost of ownership is reduced by any tax savings that you are eligible for — but they may not be as much...
View ArticleSection 1031 Exchanges for Real Estate are More Attractive than Ever
Real estate investors often unload one property and replace it with another. But making an outright sale of an appreciated property results in a current tax hit. That’s unfortunate if you intend to...
View ArticleTax Alert on Real Estate Sales by Foreigners
The IRS recently issued a two-part warning concerning certain real estate transactions. The warning focuses on the tax law provisions for sales of U.S. properties that involve foreign individuals and...
View ArticleHow to Structure a Business Asset Purchase with Taxes in Mind
Taxes are a major consideration in mergers and acquisitions (M&As). The parties generally can structure a business purchase as either: 1. An asset purchase. The buyer can purchase all or some...
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