

WHAT IS FIRPTA AND HOW DOES IS AFFECT MY HOME SALE?
The Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act, better known as FIRPTA, may affect both sellers and buyers, but it concerns primarily...


WHAT IS A TRANSFER TAX AND WHO IS RESPONSIBLE TO PAY?
Transfer tax (referred to as documentary stamp tax in Florida) is a tax imposed by states, counties, and cities on the transfer of the...


HOW TO DO A 10-31 EXCHANGE
What is a 10-31 Exchange? A 1031 exchange allows an investor to “defer” paying capital gains taxes on an investment property when it is...


CALCULATING CAPITAL GAINS TAX WHEN SELLING A HOME
Capital gains are the difference between the purchase price of a property and the price you sell it for. Capital gains tax apply to...


5 REASONS TO WORK WITH A REALTOR
Dear home buyer (or seller!)—we know you can do it on your own. But you really, really shouldn't. This is likely the biggest financial...