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San Francisco, California, now has the priciest housing market anywhere in the United States. Plenty of San Francisco homes now fetch $2 million—and higher. (The national median is about $450K.) Sale prices in San Francisco are up 14% in just…
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How to Change the Beneficiary on a Texas Transfer on Death Deed
General legal information about Texas transfer on death deeds. This article describes how Texas law treats beneficiary changes; it does not provide legal advice for any particular property, title history, family situation, creditor issue, or estate plan. Overview A Texas…
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In Pittsburgh, a Title Agent Finds Dozens of Local Deed Thefts
Title agent Kelsey Green got a call from a client who hoped to refinance. But somehow, without the client’s knowing, the deed to the Pittsburgh home had been stealthily transferred. Since then, the title agent has found 35 cases of…
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Could Your Home Equity Help Your Adult Child Get a Deed?
Hard to believe 30-year, fixed mortgage rates were under 3% six years ago. Today’s rates are well over 6%. And, according to new Census figures, home prices are averaging above a half-million dollars as we go to press. So if…
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The Nest Egg Protection Act and Other Capital Gains Tax News
This month, U.S. Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, a Republican from New York introduced H.R. 9064, the Nest Egg Protection Act, to the United States Congress. It’s a capital gains tax relief proposal. It would double the current exclusion for eligible older…
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Are You Ready for Arizona’s New Deed Fraud Law?
A 2026 law has changed the game for deed fraud in Arizona. The law is now just weeks from taking effect for Arizona deed transfers. Are you ready? The new law targets two steps in a property transfer: Two Republican…
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Is Now a Good Time to Start a Short-Term Rental Business?
Have you been mulling over the prospect of renting out part of your property on a home-sharing platform? Many deed holders use platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo® to rent out backyard cottages, guest rooms, and vacation homes. Using the…
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21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Signing Put on Hold.
Donald Trump just declined to sign the bill as scheduled. Trump said he would not sign the bill until Congress acted on the SAVE America Act. Speaker Mike Johnson says the bill will get Trump’s signature within 10 days. But…
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Foreclosure Timeline: What to Expect and How to Regroup
Housing costs don’t just make a deed hard to get. They can also make it a challenge to keep. Before we get to the mortgage foreclosure timeline, let’s work backwards and think about what can be done if you believe…
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The Lowdown for the First-Time Home Buyer: Best Advice We’ve Heard
Hindsight is 20/20. That’s why we can learn so much from people who’ve already acquired their deeds. What key piece of wisdom would they have loved to hear at the start? So here it is. A collection of the best…
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What’s a Real Estate IRA (And Is It Worth Having)?
Is a real estate IRA worthwhile? It’s a question worth exploring. While we cannot give you investment advice, we can introduce you to the nuts and bolts of a real estate IRA. Then you can decide whether to continue pursuing…
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Your Child Will Be Your Successor in Interest. What Does This Mean?
A successor in interest may be the person who inherits your home or otherwise receives an ownership interest from you. It’s a person who takes on the rights and responsibilities connected with the deed. In short: A “successor in interest”…
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A Deed for a Dollar: When It Works, When It Doesn’t
Maybe you’ve thought about “selling” your home to your adult child for a dollar. The legendary probate workaround. No gift, no gift tax, right? And you’ve passed on your home without probate. Easy peasy! Wait a minute. Are you sure…
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Maine’s Top Court Stops Condo Deed Holder From Being Kicked Out
Once upon a time, in 2022 to be precise, the Tidewater Loft Condominiums Association sued Judith L. Moskal-Kanz. They sought to foreclose on her unit and sell it. Moskal-Kanz bought the condo unit in Old Orchard Beach, Maine through…
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Is It Time to Do Away With Homeowners’ Associations (HOAs)?
Homeowners’ associations (HOAs) are made up of a few busybodies trying to have control over everyone else. So says Representative Juan Carlos Porras of Miami, who calls the HOA model a failed experiment. It’s a view that resonates with many…
