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What are the most asked real estate questions?

15 Common Real Estate Questions What the first step of the home buying process? How long does it take to buy a home? What is a seller’s market? What is a ...

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How long have my parents lived in the House?

I lived in the house for more than 25 years and paid the property taxes. My parents paid off the home loan before they died, which was 10 years ago. Does ...

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How do you handle capital loss carryover?

If you sold stock or mutual funds at a loss, you can use the loss to offset capital gains you had from similar sales. If the net amount of all your gains ...

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Is an auction legally binding?

When the hammer falls in an auction room, it represents an exchange of a binding contract between the seller and the buyer. It is too late for either part...

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How holding companies reduce taxes?

Another tax advantage of holding companies is the ability to offset losses of one subsidiary against the profits of another subsidiary. This can result in...

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When did the capital gains tax change?

Capital gains tax rates were significantly increased in the 1969 and 1976 Tax Reform Acts. In 1978, Congress eliminated the minimum tax on excluded gains ...

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How do I find recently inherited property?

The best way to find inherited home listings is through probate court records, which are most likely on your county courthouse’s website….There are severa...

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Does owning land make you a resident?

There’s no law against owning multiple homes or investment properties in multiple states. Usually you claim one state as your domicile — your legal home —...

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How are capital gains calculated on property?

To calculate the capital gain on the property, subtract the cost basis from the net proceeds. If it’s a negative number, you have a loss. But if it’s a po...

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