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Luxury Homes Attracting Buyers Seeking Open Spaces
Real estate agents say two factors are driving up the market for luxury homes in scenic rural settings: low interest rates and thousands of homeowners who want to escape crowded, expensive metropolitan areas to communities with more open space and a better quality of life. Di Ann Norkus, a … [Read more...] about Luxury Homes Attracting Buyers Seeking Open Spaces
Real Estate Market Maintaining Momentum in the New Year
Staying strong since last June, the housing market on the local, state and national level has risen to a 14-year high, despite the pandemic, economic uncertainty and a difficult presidential election. Even during historically slow periods, like the holiday season, homebuyers are quickly purchasing … [Read more...] about Real Estate Market Maintaining Momentum in the New Year
Arizona Leads Nation In Homeownership Growth
Arizona is adding homeowners faster than any state in the nation, a sign of continued growing economic momentum in the state. The state’s quarter-over-quarter homeowner rate change increased by 7.7 percentage points in Q2 2020, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the best in the … [Read more...] about Arizona Leads Nation In Homeownership Growth
Exploring Real Estate’s 1031 Exchange
I am often asked by current or prospective clients about (IRC Section) 1031 exchanges, especially by property owners who are considering a sale of an existing commercial property. Following last month’s article in the Quad Cities Business News, I received this email from Edward and Barbara G. of … [Read more...] about Exploring Real Estate’s 1031 Exchange
Flowers that Help Sell Your Home
Of all the ways to boost your home's curb appeal when you put it on the market, what could be quicker or less expensive than installing some colorful garden flowers? Watters Garden Center conducted a survey to discover which flowers are most appealing to house hunters. In addition to trimming your … [Read more...] about Flowers that Help Sell Your Home
Becoming a Real Estate Agent
Have you ever wondered if you could be a real estate agent? If you are looking for a new career, a real estate agent may be a viable option for you. Although there are no guarantees that you will succeed as a realtor and passing the test can be difficult and require dedication to learn the … [Read more...] about Becoming a Real Estate Agent
Understanding the Impacts of Tax Reform Legislation
In early November, the House GOP leaders took their biggest step yet in their attempt to overhaul the U.S. tax code by releasing legislation that proposes sweeping changes to the current system. The proposal unveiled a new top tax rate, new tax brackets, a lower corporate rate and a compromise on … [Read more...] about Understanding the Impacts of Tax Reform Legislation
1031 Exchanges
A 1031 Exchange is a powerful tax-deferment strategy used by some of the most financially successful investors to defer taxes when selling investment/commercial property. This effective strategy is also known as a “Starker Exchange,” named for the first tax case that allowed the exchange, or a “Like … [Read more...] about 1031 Exchanges
At Home with Tom and Sandy
Welcome to “At Home with Tom and Sandy!” This month, we have a hot topic. As Tom and I always say, we are here to give you the inside scoop on real estate, the construction industry; what’s up, what’s down; what’s hot, and what’s not. We’ll share real estate stats, home prices, building permit … [Read more...] about At Home with Tom and Sandy