DEAR BOB: Are the homeowner association dues I pay every month tax deductible? – Robert R.

DEAR ROBERT: The answer depends on your situation. If you are an owner-occupant residing in your residence, such as a condominium or townhouse, your monthly homeowner association dues are non-deductible personal expenses.

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The provocative new book "The Real Estate Agent's Field Guide" by Bridget McCrea seems to be aimed primarily at new real estate licensees. But it is also a "must read" for every realty sales agent who is serious about the business and who takes a long-term view toward thriving and avoiding costly realty sales pitfalls.

The book places heavy attention to the results of residential sales commission "compression" and how it affects the industry. Compression means reduction in the traditional 6 percent or 7 percent commission rate.  more...