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Use Home Equity Loan To Pay Off Timeshare

By | November 28th, 2005|

A timeshare owner is enjoying their property, but not their 17% interest rate. Taking money out of their home equity to pay off the timeshare or getting a personal loan are better solutions. A home equity line of credit or a home equity loan would cost anywhere from 6.5 percent to 9 percent.

Taxes On The Sale Of An Inherited House

By | November 21st, 2005|

The holding period for inherited property is considered long-term, no matter when it is sold after death. The favorable long-term capital gains rate (currently capping out at 15 percent) would apply versus the ordinary income tax rates that would apply if it was treated as a short-term capital gain.

Taking Renter Won’t Violate Ower-Occupied Mortgage

By | November 21st, 2005|

Most home buyers receive a loan on the basis of "owner occupancy." They receive a more favorable interest rate than if the property is purchased as an investment property. A home owner is curious if taking a roommate will violate the terms of the loan. They can probably rent a room without violating the terms of the contract, but it's important to read all loan documents thoroughly.

Tips For Buying A New Construction Home

By | November 21st, 2005|

A buyer is thinking about buying a new construction home. They were told by their real estate agent that the price is not negotiable. They are also concerned about the lack of track record in their neighborhood with the builder. Builders often don't negotiate price on new construction, but they may be willing to upgrade the details and appliances. Also, any builder worth working with should be able to give you recommendations of a few people he has worked with in the past few years.

Holding Title As Tenants By Entirety

By | November 14th, 2005|

Titles can be confusing especially in regards to ownership clauses. There are differences and benefits between tenants by the entirety, joint tenancy and tenancy in common. Some real estate attorneys feel that married couples have even better protection with tenancy by the entirety than with joint tenancy with rights of survivorship.

Home Seller Fails To Disclose Significant Problem

By | November 14th, 2005|

A buyer purchased a home and no major problems were disclosed. The buyer later discovered that the pool was leaky, but the seller didn't disclose the problem even though evidence of it was on a water bill. The buyer might have good evidence to sue for seller disclosure.

Releasing Lien On Home For Sale

By | November 14th, 2005|

Under certain circumstances, creditors have the right to file a lien against a person's home for money that person owes them. A seller is having difficulty settling a lien held against the property. There are a few options to try to release the property from a lien, including paying off the lien, posting a security bond and hiring a real estate attorney.

Home Buyer Moving Schedule

By | November 14th, 2005|

While finding the right house to buy is tough enough, many home buyers find themselves way over their heads when it comes time to pack up the house and move to their new home. Figuring out what you're going to do ahead of time can help. According to the American Moving and Storage Association (www.moving.org), you should start planning for your move at least eight weeks from the date of the move.

Verifying Residence After Homestead Exemption Claim

By | November 7th, 2005|

A homeowner who filed for homestead exemption for a second time wants to know who verifies primary residence at a particular property. While the government might not be knocking at your door to make sure you live there, a local tax collector might verify that the property is a primary residence. Phone records, mail and voter registration are a few things used to determine primary residence.

Capital Gains Tax Depends On Market Value

By | November 7th, 2005|

When you sell property that's an inheritance how much capital gains tax do you owe? It depends on the market value of the home when you inherited it and how long you own the home after the inheritance occurs. A typical capital gains tax rate is 15 percent. You may also want to consult with a real estate attorney to determine the cost basis and capital gains tax.

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