Today is tax day: What real estate agents need to know
After 3 months of freedom from thinking about taxes, the big day has arrived. Here's what you need to know about filing your taxes today
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 15
Prices rose in 64% of opportunity zones during first quarter
Although the first quarter saw an overall increase in median home prices in a majority of opportunity zones, Attom Data Solutions noted that those numbers do not yet reflect the full effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the market
by Lillian Dickerson May 13
Banks get first grab at stimulus checks
Those checks of up to $1,200 for an individual and $500 per dependent were expected to assist landlords indirectly, enabling tenants — at least in lower-cost cities — to pay their rent
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 15
IRS launches tool to track stimulus check deposit
Americans can input their direct deposit information on the new web portal
by Patrick Kearns Apr 15
Stimulus checks will start coming next week: IRS
Real estate agents in markets where transactional activity has halted may be getting a little relief soon
by Patrick Kearns Apr 10
Want to make your career last? Heed these 3 tips
Here are three principles that will propel you to success
by Desiree Patno Feb 17
Can you fire independent contractors? Here's what you should know
Opinion
The majority of agents are ICs. Understanding what this classification means — and having a solid independent contractor agreement — is crucial for any successful brokerage
by Jay Thompson Dec 4
All that you need to know about filing Form 1099-MISC
Submitting the form allows you to qualify your rental property as a business and become eligible for related tax deductions
A woman filling out a tax form
Owning a vacation rental complicates tax season, but getting it right is still essential
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 4
Washington, D.C. Capitol building Congress
Deals that rely on an array of federal programs and agencies are all on hold while political leaders spar over how to fund the government
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 18
A woman filling out a tax form
Brokers and franchise owners have 2 weeks to file 1099-MISC forms for their independent contractors
by Patrick Kearns Jan 16
Washington, D.C. Capitol Building
The Internal Revenue Service resumed income verification, an essential part of buying a home, after lobbying from the mortgage industry. Critics question fairness of the decision
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 11
How the government shutdown is impacting homebuyers
Realtors and loan originators offer advice on navigating the shutdown
by Patrick Kearns Dec 28
The United States Treasury
Opportunity Zones aim to incentivize building in distressed communities, but some say it could boost gentrification
by Patrick Kearns Oct 19
Disaster victims can now find a safe haven in low-income housing
Housing, otherwise set aside for those who meet certain income requirements, can now be used by displaced individuals for temporary disaster relief
by Lew Sichelman Oct 18