We recently asked members to share any affordable housing initiatives that companies are already involved in or may have planned. Brenda Silveus of Arizona-based Pioneer Title shared an initiative that her company promotes and supports. In her state, the Northern...
What to Know About Loans For Land Are you planning to buy a plot of land to build a new home? Are you investigating a land loan? If you need financing, you may find it more challenging to get a loan for land from traditional lenders. Land loans are a more specialized...
What Expenses Are Deductible When Selling a House Do you know what expenses can be deducted from capital gains tax? One of the questions I am asked now and then by homeowners is, “what are the home-selling tax deductions I can take.” Selling your home is a...
How to Pick The Best Offer When Selling a Home How do sellers choose an offer? Most people automatically assume you go with the highest bid. It is an exciting time, and it can be tempting to jump on the first or even the highest offer immediately. But it is best to...
Everything to Know About Paying Capital Gains Tax on a Second Home Sale Do you pay capital gains tax on a second home? Are you wondering how paying capital gains on a second home sale works? When you sell a vacation home, rental unit fix-and-flip investment property,...