Proposed tax reform bill that would include new limits on homeowner benefits looks DOA
Proposed tax reform bill that would include new limits on homeowner benefits looks DOA
Changes proposed to mortgage interest deduction, exclusion on gains from sale of principal residence
by Inman Feb 26
Top-producing Long & Foster team facing class-action RESPA suit over alleged kickbacks
Top-producing Long & Foster team facing class-action RESPA suit over alleged kickbacks
Court battle highlights potential legal pitfalls in marketing title insurance, settlement services
by Ken Harney Feb 25
Self-employed spouses still owe taxes even if one loses more than the other makes
Self-employed spouses still owe taxes even if one loses more than the other makes
Real Estate Tax Talk
by Stephen Fishman Feb 24
Grossly overvalued real estate won't qualify for charitable tax deduction
Grossly overvalued real estate won't qualify for charitable tax deduction
Real Estate Tax Talk
by Stephen Fishman Feb 17
Expired tax breaks for homeowners could be restored -- retroactive to Jan. 1 -- by this summer
Expired tax breaks for homeowners could be restored -- retroactive to Jan. 1 -- by this summer
Why Obama's appointment of Max Baucus to serve as ambassador to China is great news for real estate
by Ken Harney Feb 11
Appraiser wonders why it's so easy to become a real estate agent
Appraiser wonders why it's so easy to become a real estate agent
The appraisal industry took the brunt of the hit for the crash. Realtors? Absolutely nothing.
by Hank Miller Feb 11
Stalled real estate developments aren't a deductible expense until they're abandoned
Stalled real estate developments aren't a deductible expense until they're abandoned
Real Estate Tax Talk
by Stephen Fishman Feb 10
The 8 most common tax filing errors, and how to avoid them
The 8 most common tax filing errors, and how to avoid them
Real Estate Tax Talk
by Stephen Fishman Feb 3
Condo boards could face discrimination claims if they don't at least consider FHA certification
Condo boards could face discrimination claims if they don't at least consider FHA certification
If FHA financing is not an option, minorities may face 'disparate impact'
by Ken Harney Jan 28
3 reasons real estate agents should invest in drones
3 reasons real estate agents should invest in drones
As models become more affordable, Realtors are sure to see positive returns
by Will Caldwell Jan 28
Ability to download past tax returns online handy for mortgage applications and IRS audits
Ability to download past tax returns online handy for mortgage applications and IRS audits
Real Estate Tax Talk
by Stephen Fishman Jan 27
ZipRealty settles final class-action agent compensation lawsuit for $1.7M
ZipRealty settles final class-action agent compensation lawsuit for $1.7M
Agreement resolves claims brought by former employee agents
by Inman Jan 22
IRS audit rates are low, and likely to go lower
IRS audit rates are low, and likely to go lower
Real Estate Tax Talk
by Stephen Fishman Jan 20
Qualifying as a real estate pro may take sting out of losses on rentals
Qualifying as a real estate pro may take sting out of losses on rentals
Real Estate Tax Talk
by Stephen Fishman Jan 13
What the IRS's late start processing some tax returns means for you
What the IRS's late start processing some tax returns means for you
Real Estate Tax Talk
by Stephen Fishman Jan 8
Know these IRS rules for deducting last-minute charitable gifts
Know these IRS rules for deducting last-minute charitable gifts
Real Estate Tax Talk
by Stephen Fishman Dec 30