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
9 things real estate agents need to know about filing taxes
Ahead of Tax Day, lawyer and tax expert Jason Holliday explains basic things real estate agents need to know about filing taxes as independent contractors
by Marian McPherson Mar 5
Dollars and Sense: 3 tips that'll make tax season a breeze
Think ahead to 2020, and get your plan in order for the new tax year
by Christy Murdock Nov 24
20 things you need to do before 2020
Opinion
However you decide to make your business plan this year, remember to leave a little extra room for kindness and compassion. Apply it generously and often
by Rachael Hite Nov 20
What new agents should do as the selling season slows
The selling year has its own ebb and flow, and when it slows, agents should take time for themselves
by Nicole Solari Oct 29
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
See you in court! 10 ways agents typically get slapped with lawsuits
Even a slight mistake could end up costing a lot of money; a lot of stress; and, worst of all, tarnish your reputation.
by Ryan Ellis Sep 25
Tax on Uber, Lyft in Seattle would fund affordable housing projects
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan has proposed a 51 cent tax on rides to fund affordable housing projects
by Marian McPherson Sep 19
how to become a real estate agent
Renewable energy and other tax benefits are a few of the items they can take advantage of now
by Kayla Matthews Sep 16
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