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A crisis the size of the TAT crisis is inevitably political. It involves thousands of citizens, many decision makers from all walks of life, and the very economic and financial fabric of the country. But, the TAT crisis pales in comparison to similar crises in other countries around the world. In Israel in 1983, ALL […]
Creating a children’s trust fund is one of the most practical estate planning strategies. This type of trust can be used to provide educational funds and cover the cost of living expenses and medical care, as well as to protect inherited gifts. Due to the fact that there are different types of children’s trust funds, […]
Here is the secret to selling your house alone. A hundred years ago, when brokers found properties for buyers, they had few guidelines. The greed of some brokers led to many famous stories of deception and dismay where buyers lost money and their dreams. This led to laws and a new attitude in the real […]
We can start filing personal taxes in a few days, this coming Monday. (Note that the IRS STILL won’t have several forms ready to go until the end of next week. Thanks to retroactive changes to the law that Congress passed late last month.) So let’s go over what it can and can’t do. Oh […]
Get a tax deduction for donating a non-cash asset: IOU gifts Illiquid financial asset A financial asset that is difficult to sell due to its cost, lack of interested buyers, or some other reason is called “illiquid”. Examples of illiquid assets include: Restricted and private shares, LLCs and limited partnership interests, deeds and mortgages, notes, […]
Well, it’s no surprise that the condo market isn’t doing so well for sellers. During the last year, the statistics show a decrease in sales volume and price. The average number of days to sell a condo is now 123 days, compared to 90 days in 2009. Condo construction is still strong and there are […]
Who doesn’t know that smoking cigarettes or other smoking material is bad for you? While the heart and lung health approach is correct, some don’t realize that smoking is a real fire hazard to homeowners, renters, business operators and more. Smoking is the scrooge responsible for most house and other structure fires. It is also […]
Expertly captured images are more attractive to human eyes. This is the reason why people today are highly addicted to sharing their photos online through websites like Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr. While most people use images as their way of sharing memories with loved ones, some industries today use them as marketing tools. In any […]
As a beginning real estate investor, organization is key. I once wrote a book on how to stay organized as a real estate investor and a lot of what I did back then has changed. However, I still keep a phone log, especially when I have a house for sale, one for rent, or when […]
Over the past ten years, the Internet has changed the way people buy homes and the way real estate agents and brokers do business. The Internet makes it easy for homebuyers to quickly sort through available property listings in their local area by providing them with a combination of written information, photos, and virtual tours. […]