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Quit Claim Deed Leads To Capital Gains Tax

By | June 18th, 2006|

When you receive ownership to a property through a quit claim deed, you also get the property at the cost basis that the previous owners had. This may lead to capital gains taxes when you sell the home. To know how much capital gains tax you will owe, contact a tax preparer such as an accountant or enrolled agent.

Canceling PMI on Investment Property

By | June 17th, 2006|

With an investment property, as with most other kinds of property, you must pay for PMI (private mortgage insurance) when you don't make a large down payment or have a lot of equity in the property. The rules rules regarding PMI differ between owner occupied property and investment property. With an investment property, your best bet is to pay the mortgage down to 20 percent then cancel your PMI.

Seller Disclosure Includes Radon Mitigation System

By | June 15th, 2006|

What should you look for when you're considering purchasing a home with a radon mitigation system? A radon mitigation system is installed when high levels of radon are found in a home. Having a radon mitigation system may change the resale value of the home.

Managing Credit: Homeowners vs. Renters

By | June 14th, 2006|

Who is better at managing credit, homeowners or renters? Results of a survey reveal the homeowners think they are better at managing their credit than renters, but both homeowners and renters could use some help. Both homeowners and renters appear interested in improving their credit histories and raising their credit scores.

Home Septic Inspection: Should Seller Pay?

By | June 13th, 2006|

When you're selling your home your buyer may want to get a home inspection. An inspection of the septic system may be included in the home inspection. Who should pay for a home septic system inspection? Is it to the seller's benefit to pay for such a home inspection for the buyer?

Use Caution When Offering Seller Financing

By | June 11th, 2006|

A seller received an offer on a building for sale, but the buyer has asked for seller financing. There are several risks involved in a seller-financed deal because the buyer might not be able to get a loan from a traditional lender. A real estate attorney is essential to ensuring a seller-financed deal goes through safely.

Buying Real Estate: Decision Points

By | June 10th, 2006|

With the real estate market in a slowdown, and interest rates on the rise, what had been a relatively simple decision over the past dozen years or so has become more complicated. What should you consider when you're buying your next home? When you're buying a home you should consider where you are in your life, where the property is located, whether there are amenities nearby and also whether you want to buy a stand alone property.

How To Finance Home Repairs

By | June 8th, 2006|

A homeowner is having repairs made to her home costing a large amount of money and considering using the equity in her home instead of cash. The cash can be used to make the repairs and an equity loan or line of credit can be open for emergencies. It makes more sense to use cash earning little interest than to take out a home equity loan at a much higher percentage.

Dealing With Bad Homebuyer Behavior

By | June 5th, 2006|

Five years after the "as is" sale of her home, a seller is being asked by the buyer to pay for a new septic system. This bad buyer may sue the seller, but the suit won't likely win in court. In many states, the statute of limitations would have already expired and the buyer could not sue the seller for damages.

If You Want To Sell Faster, Fix What’s Broke!

By | June 4th, 2006|

In the current real estate market, a home may not sell for months. One home seller managed to sell her home at the first open house. She gives you tips on getting your house in "blue ribbon" condition and selling it fast.

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