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Buying or Selling a Home This Winter? Keep These Tax Tips in Mind!

December 16, 2015 by Rilian Ball

With all of the expense that can go into buying and selling a home, it's good to be aware of what you can claim and how a home can benefit you come tax time. When the New Year rolls around and you're sitting down to the task of completing your taxes, here are a few things that you'll want to keep in mind. Gaining from Capital Gains In the event that you've made money off the sale of your home through a capital gain, it's possible that you may be able to exclude this amount from your tax filing. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tips Tagged With: Home Buyer Tips, Home Seller Tips

Moving to a New Home? Use These Websites and Apps to Research Potential Neighborhoods

December 11, 2015 by Rilian Ball

Relocating to a new city? Thinking about moving to a new neighborhood? While word of mouth from friends and family is valuable, sometimes it's necessary to get a different perspective. With the advancement of technology, it's now possible to research new neighborhoods without getting up off the couch. Here are some websites and apps that have proven invaluable with researching new areas: Use The Forums On City-Data For Exact Answers While city-data.com is a valuable resource for people who are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Home Buyer Tips, Technology and Apps

Real Estate Investing: 3 Secrets of Successful Home Buyers That You Can Use Today

December 9, 2015 by Rilian Ball

While making a real estate purchase can be a matter rife with many questions, buying to invest in a long-term property can be even more confusing. If you're looking into investing in real estate and wondering what variables to consider, here are a few tips that you'll want to keep in mind before deciding on a fruitful investment property. Be Aware Of The Market You're Buying Into Since you'll need to be aware of what other people are looking for in a property if you're diving into real estate to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Home Buyer Tips, Real Estate Investing

Thinking About Downsizing? Here’s What You Need to Know About Life in a Condo

December 2, 2015 by Rilian Ball

The shift from home living to condo life may seem like a minor one, but there are plenty of things that will differentiate your lifestyle other than size when it comes to making a condominium purchase. If you're contemplating this move and wondering about some of the things that this might entail, here are a few factors that are worth considering. The Fees You'll Have to Pay While a smaller condo is unlikely to have the same associated costs as a large home, you will be paying a monthly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Home Buyer Tips Tagged With: Buying A Home, Home Buyer Tips, Moving Tips

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