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Facing capital gains on investment property? Here’s one way to defer taxes

Facing capital gains on investment property? Here’s one way to defer taxes. WASHINGTON – Feb. 13, 2012 – “Taxation with representation ain’t so hot either.” – Gerald Barzan, humorist If you own investment property, Read More...
Posted Monday, February 13, 2012 4:09 PM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

2011’s foreclosures lowest in four years

RealtyTrac released its Year-End 2011 U.S. Foreclosure Market Report today. It shows a total of 2,698,967 foreclosure filing actions – default notices, scheduled auctions and bank repossessions – reported on 1,887,777 U.S. properties in 2011, Read More...
Posted Friday, January 27, 2012 2:34 AM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

SAR Monthly Statistics Released for December 2011

Property sales up 8.2 percent for full year 2011; prices stable For the full year 2011, property sales of members of the Sarasota Association of Realtors® jumped by 8.2 percent to 8,224, achieving the highest level since 2005. The surge in sales was Read More...
Posted Thursday, January 12, 2012 10:31 AM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

SAR Monthly Statistics Released for December 2010

Sales surge in December 2010 and prices remain stable The Sarasota real estate market saw a big surge in December sales, from 534 in November to 681 last month for a 27.8 percent increase. In addition, the median sales price for both single family homes Read More...
Posted Monday, January 17, 2011 11:55 AM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 2 Comments

Three Reasons to Buy a Home Now

Three Reasons to Buy a Home Now Stocks are up 50 percent from the March 2009 bottom. Some commodities have risen dramatically. The only asset class left in the cellar is real estate , says Michael Murphy, editor of the New World Investor stock newsletter. Read More...
Posted Friday, August 20, 2010 1:00 PM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

Five Key Housing Issues to Watch in 2010

The housing market , which brought the economy to its knees in 2008, struggled to recover in 2009. The modest gains of the past year can be credited in many ways to federal support that will be removed at some point in 2010. That makes for an uncertain Read More...
Posted Sunday, January 03, 2010 8:33 AM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

Real Estate Evaluation Tips

Investing in the real estate market is an incredibly popular and at the moment potentially risky endeavor in the United States. It is often a very positive and profitable investment however and many people who are in the right market areas are quite frequently Read More...
Posted Tuesday, December 22, 2009 2:48 PM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

FHA Loans To Get Costlier

It’s about to get more expensive to take out—and a bit harder to qualify for—a loan insured by the Federal Housing Administration . Faced with rising losses and falling reserves, the FHA is preparing a series of tweaks to its underwriting Read More...
Posted Wednesday, December 02, 2009 4:40 PM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 1 Comments

Q&A clears the air about homebuyer tax credits

If you’re in the market for a home, the world is your oyster. Interest rates are at record lows. Housing prices in many parts of the country are still depressed. And you may be eligible for a generous tax break, even if the home you buy isn’t Read More...
Posted Wednesday, November 25, 2009 12:58 PM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

Buying a Home in Time to Get Credit

The new law extends the tax credit for first-time home buyers and opens it up to some existing homeowners as well: The credit is now up to $8,000 for first-time buyers and up to $6,500 for repeat buyers. All buyers must have a binding contract on a house Read More...
Posted Sunday, November 15, 2009 11:48 AM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

Shortsales: The Real Story

Short sales are not new. Lenders have been doing them for years. However, due to the increase in mortgage delinquency due to our current economic situation, the lenders are now inundated with request for short sales. Bank of America, Chase and Wells Fargo Read More...
Posted Sunday, November 08, 2009 11:19 AM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

Buyer Tips For Finding the Best Mortgage

Purchasing a home can be overwhelming and confusing especially for first-time home buyers. Here are some tips to help the home buying consumer obtain the best mortgage . To start, the home buyer should obtain information from several lenders. Real estate Read More...
Posted Saturday, November 07, 2009 4:28 PM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

How To Apply For A Reverse Mortgage

How Do I Pay My Reverse Mortgage Back? You will need to pay your reverse mortgage back when the last survivor moves out of the home or passes away, all borrowers permanently move from the home, you stop paying property taxes or home insurance, or the Read More...
Posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 10:52 AM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

Know How To Find Solutions With Home Loan Modification

In a time of financial crisis many individuals find themselves reflecting on their financial situation, especially in regards to the fluctuating housing market . No individual wants to lose their home but the search for solutions to stop foreclosure seem Read More...
Posted Thursday, November 05, 2009 10:34 AM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments

How to Buy Property at the Right Price

Many people dream of buying their dream property . When people are looking to buy a nice piece of property, it can often be confusing figuring out if they are getting a good price. Everyone wants to get a good deal on property, especially during these Read More...
Posted Tuesday, November 03, 2009 12:30 PM by Chaim Gleitmann CIPS | 0 Comments
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