The world of real estate is filled with acronyms and jargon, and one term that often comes up in international transactions is FIRPTA. The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act (FIRPTA) can have significant implications for both buyers and sellers in real estate transactions. This blog post aims to demystify FIRPTA and explain its role in real estate.

What is FIRPTA? FIRPTA, enacted in 1980, is a United States tax law that imposes income tax on foreign persons disposing of U.S. real property interests. A U.S. real property interest includes sales of interests in parcels of real property as well as sales of shares in certain U.S. corporations that are considered to have U.S. real property interests.

How Does FIRPTA Affect Sellers? If you're a…

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Introduction:

Understanding the financial implications of owning and selling residential real estate can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to taxes. One of the key tax considerations for homeowners is the capital gains tax. This blog aims to demystify the concept of capital gains and how it applies to residential real estate. 


What are Capital Gains? 

In simple terms, capital gains refer to the profit made from the sale of an asset or investment, which has increased in value over time. For instance, if you purchased a house for $200,000 and later sold it for $300,000, the $100,000 profit is considered a capital gain. 


Capital Gains Tax and Residential Real Estate

When you sell your home for a profit, you may be subject to…

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Why should you hire a Realtor when buying new construction? 

The new home sales agents are so willing to help when you walk in the door.  However, they are not there to represent you through the sales and negotiation process.  Check out this article below that explains the reasons why it is so important to have representation.

When you're house hunting, the allure of new construction is undeniable. You get to be the first to live in the pristine home—one untouched by grimy hands or muddy shoes. It's full of brand-new appliances and the finishes and treatments that you picked to fit your aesthetic. And you won't have to worry about making any cosmetic or structural upgrades for years.

If you are interested in buying a new construction, the…

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Why use a Realtor to buy a house?  Below is six reasons why using a agent is important!

1. They have loads of expertise

Want to check the MLS for a 4B/2B with an EIK and a W/D? Real estate has its own language, full of acronyms and semi-arcane jargon, and your Realtor is trained to speak that language fluently.

Plus, buying or selling a home usually requires dozens of forms, reports, disclosures, and other technical documents. Realtors have the expertise to help you prepare a killer deal—while avoiding delays or costly mistakes that can seriously mess you up.

2. They have turbocharged searching power

The Internet is awesome. You can find almost anything—anything! And with online real estate listing sites such as yours truly, you can find…

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Want to find out how to use your  VA Home Loan Benefits?

  Check out the article below to learn the process 

 

VA loans are a specialized mortgage option. They feature some big financial benefits other loan programs can’t match.

But the process of buying a home with one isn’t considerably different from any other loan.

Here’s a brief look at the VA loan process.

Pre-qualification & pre-approval

This is a critical first step. VA loan pre-qualification and pre-approval requirements can vary by lender. VA lenders are often looking for a FICO score of at least 620, a benchmark considerably lower than what you’ll typically need for conventional financing.

Getting pre-qualified and pre-approved gives borrowers a clear sense of…

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