Don't hire a financial adviser without reading this first
Two certified financial planners explain what real estate agents need to know about finding a financial advisor and creating a plan that will bolster your pockets and peace of mind
by Marian McPherson May 20
Is it a write-off? See which of these 14 expenses agents can deduct at tax time
A quick reference guide for common real estate agent expenses to help you determine whether or not they are tax-deductible
by Lillian Dickerson May 18
How bad is it? 14 scenarios for what agents can and cannot let fall by the wayside
Sometimes it's OK to let a few things fall off the to-do list in order to prioritize the things that absolutely need to get done — and to keep one's mental health in check. But agents should be discerning in deciding what's ok to let go and what really can't be put off
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 25
14 insightful tips for agents looking to save money in their business
From resisting shiny objects (so to speak) to taking advantage of local intern pools, here's how industry experts say agents can save their pennies in an ever-shifting market
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 18
'Million Dollar Listing LA' stars on 5 expenses to budget for right away
As independent contractors, real estate agents must keep on top of expenses. Here are some budget-savvy tips for newbies
by David Parnes AND James Harris Apr 4
How luxury clients may be impacted by Biden's wealth tax proposal
The 'Billionaire Minimum Income Tax,' as outlined in Biden's proposal, would require households worth more than $100M to pay a tax of at least 20% on both their income and any unrealized gains — including real estate
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 29
Seller's market is here to stay — but with fewer luxury buyers in 2022
'There will be more luxury sellers in 2022 than in 2021, and while there will be fewer actual luxury buyers, it is still a seller's market,' the president of Luxury Portfolio International predicts
The SALT deduction: What to know and how it could change
Congress could repeal the current cap on state and local tax deductions, a move that the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget said would benefit wealthy homeowners rather than the typical middle-income family
China considers something new — mandating a national property tax
The nation remains one of the few world powers without widespread taxes on real estate values — but that could soon change
by Daniel Houston Oct 27
24 agent tips for second-homeowner clients as they prepare to settle in
Give your clients these savvy tips as they prepare to fly the coop for the winter, and you'll solidify their trust as a second-home expert
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 19
First year in real estate? New agent expenses to budget for
Here’s a month-by-month breakdown of what to expect your first year in real estate
by Christy Murdock Jul 17
What I wish I'd known before starting real estate
Opinion
Working on a commission-only basis isn’t without risk. The biggest part of the job is looking for work each day. Here are the lessons this broker wishes she'd known before jumping in
by Teresa Boardman Jul 1
1031 like-kind exchanges: On the chopping block, or here to stay?
Researchers, Realtors and industry action groups argue that the rippling economic effects from changes made to Section 1031 would be a blow to the real estate industry and investors
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 23
What a Joe Biden presidency means for real estate and housing
From Biden's campaign, here's how we can expect his administration to respond to today's most crucial housing issues
Joe Biden paid $17K in real estate taxes last year
Newly released tax documents from Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris show how much the duo is paying in property taxes and for interest on mortgages
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 1