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Some call it the single tax for homeownership. Not actually collected by a tax agency, but yes. The single buyer is strangely disadvantaged. Pause for a moment to consider that the median house price is well over $400K. Once prices…
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If I Can’t Age in Place, What Are the Options?
Most older adults want to live in their own homes as long as possible. Sometimes it’s possible. Sometimes, workarounds are needed. When charting the path ahead, consider these alternatives.
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Buying in Installments? When the Land Contract Goes Wrong
An Indiana family living in an older Victorian home made the news this summer. The story isn’t pretty. The family has spent nearly seven years trying to get the deed to their home after paying off the last installment on…
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A Q&A on “Assessed Value”: How Tax Officials Decide What Your Deed Is Worth
Deed holders pay taxes for owning property. The value of a deed to a tax assessor is not the same as the value assigned by the market or by a real estate appraiser. The property’s tax basis is called its…
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Making an Offer on a Home? Know What to Sign and What Not to Sign
So you’ve made an offer on a home. Nice work so far! A formal offer is called a real estate purchase agreement. It’s a contract that names the seller and purchaser and states the price the buyer will pay. Here,…
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That’s a “Yes” in Our Back Yard: New Federal Law Cuts Builders’ Red Tape
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is now the law. It’s winning praise for cutting red tape. And its $200 million innovation fund, while not exactly huge and yet to be funded, could stimulate local governments to ease their…
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Medicaid Estate Recovery: Is Your Deed Safe?
If you qualify for Medicaid, you don’t have much money in your accounts. But you’ve held onto your deed. Maybe your adult children are helping with household expenses, expecting the home to stay in the family. But will it? Or…
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Adding an ADU to Your Property as a Rental Income Strategy
You’ve likely come across people with guest houses or garden suites on their properties. Housing policy people have a name for these extra living spaces: accessory dwelling units, orADUs. Accessory dwelling units are the talk of the town these days…
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The New Buyer Representation Agreements: Don’t Be Caught Off Guard
Before being shown any homes, a hopeful buyer signs a buyer representation agreement with the agent. This document is standard now, and that’s surprising some buyers. The form lays out the terms of the relationship between a real estate professional…
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Clearing Skies for Manufactured Homes and Buyers? What the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Does
The manufactured housing industry is pretty excited about the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. The new law, effective as of July 2026, is federal. Yet it encourages new, affordable housing in towns across the country. According to the Manufactured…
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Playing Dirty With Deeds: Listing Scammers Swarm Social Media
Agents from coast to coast are sending out warnings about a scheme on TikTok. Bogus listings are attracting hopeful renters and buyers, then taking off with fees and deposits. The advertisements on TikTok, Facebook Marketplace, Instagram, and other popular platforms…
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Check Is on the Way: How to Get Your New Jersey Senior Tax Rebate
New Jersey is in the process of sending out checks for its “Senior Freeze” on property taxes. Older adults in New Jersey are receiving checks now. This is one way to help offset New Jersey’s rising homeownership costs, so don’t…
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Home Buyers See Prices Rise Yet Again. Can a Federal Law Turn the Tide?
In case you missed it, the median price for existing homes hit another record this summer: $440,600. Home prices have pressed higher for three years running, says the National Association of REALTORS®. And they’ve risen in four out of five…
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Unlimited Marital Deduction: Tax-Free Spouse Asset Transfers
Where there’s a deed, there must be an estate plan. Every deed holder must decide where that ownership interest will go when they’re no longer around. Good planning takes into account how a property transfer will be taxed upon death.…
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Checklist for Closing Day: What Do I Bring to Settlement?
Settlement is a big deal for your deed. It involves the signing and filing of all documents needed for the purchase of your new home—the deed, loan documents, and settlement statement. Settlement is the first step in closing, which is…
