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Credit, Using it Creatively & Responsibly

Douglas Skipworth | 27 Feb 2018

I once used a promotional “zero-percent-interest-and-zero-points” cash advance feature on my $25,000-limit credit card to buy a $25,000 property. Then, I refinanced it with a local community bank at 100… more

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Roth IRAs: The Best Legacy-Building Tool

Bryan Ellis | 22 Feb 2018

If you leave nothing else for your loved ones, be sure that they inherit a Roth IRA from you. Even if the account has a tiny balance, leaving behind a… more

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Project Management for Better Productivity

Editorial Staff | 12 Feb 2018

Real estate investors often find themselves overwhelmed, which is one of the main sources of disappointment in this popular industry for new investors. Ask any active investor at a local… more

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1031 Exchange & the Role of the Agent

David P. Greenberger, Esq. | 15 Jan 2018

While most real estate transactions conducted in the United States have a real estate agent involved, not many of them are clear about their role in the 1031 Exchange. What… more

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3 Effects Tax Cuts Could Have on Economy & Housing

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 11 Jan 2018

When President Trump signed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on December 22, 2017, he accomplished a number of things with a single swipe of a pen. Those things included:… more

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FHA May Refuse to Insure Loans on Energy Efficient Properties

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 8 Jan 2018

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) recently released new restrictions on the types of mortgages it will insure and eliminated certain energy-efficient homes in the process. In early December 2017, the… more

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Tax Cuts & Jobs Act May Help Marketplace Investors

Lawrence Fassler | 4 Jan 2018

The commercial real estate industry clearly benefits from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act recently passed by Congress and signed into law by President Trump. Even changes to the individual… more

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Proposed Tax Reform Could Impact REIs

John Trautman | 14 Nov 2017

The proposed tax reform hit the internet last week. Though there are likely to be many changes and revisions, in its current form, there are many impacts to those who… more

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Bitcoin Appears in More Real Estate Closings

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 20 Oct 2017

Cryptocurrency has been slow to take hold in real estate, making an appearance mainly when a seller hopes to garner media attention for a listing rather than as a serious… more

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Pricey Seattle Market Also “Most Affordable”

Carole VanSickle Ellis | 10 Oct 2017

When you think of Seattle, Washington, you probably do not immediately think “affordability” in terms of its housing. After all, a metro area with a median home price of $610,000… more

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