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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…
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Look Who’s Coming for Home Seller Information: Google Expands Real Estate Listings in Search.
There’s some big news out there, involving how we all search for homes. Google real estate listings are back. You might see them if you use Google Search on your phone. After an eight-market pilot, Google and HouseCanary are expanding…
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Can a Transfer on Death Deed Save Your Family Money?
Seniors hold deeds to a third of all owner-occupied homes. In the coming years, they’ll spend a lot of money in estate planning. Those who want a simple, cheap way to transfer the home at death have a new option…
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Texas Quitclaim Deed vs. Deed Without Warranty: Facts, History, Uses, Warnings, and Traps
Few Texas real-estate phrases cause more confusion than quitclaim deed and deed without warranty. They sound similar because both are commonly associated with “no warranty.” But in Texas, they are not the same tool. A deed without warranty generally purports to convey the…
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Looking for a 3D-Printed Home? Wells Fargo Has Mortgages with Lender Credits
Wells Fargo just said it’s ready to issue mortgages on homes built with 3D printing technology. The Austin-based startup ICON, now a leading U.S. robotic construction firm, is building the homes. At a prior ICON-built development in partnership with Lennar,…
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Head Off Family Fights in Advance: 8 Smart Estate Planning Moves for Deed Holders
No doubt you’ve experienced it, or more than a few of your friends have. Parents pass on, and then the adult children aren’t speaking. It can happen in any family. Well, you might think, I won’t have to deal with…
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Pro-Consumer Trend: New York to Ban Private Listings, Making More Homes Visible to Buyers
Most people visit real estate websites when they kick off their home-buying process. In New York, a proposed state law would ensure they can actually view everything that’s for sale. The New York state Senate just unanimously passed the…
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Power of Attorney Between Joint Owners
If you hold a deed jointly, you might wonder what would happen if one joint owner becomes incapacitated. Can just one of you carry out refinancing or a sale on behalf of both of you? With a power of attorney…
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Struggling With Your Mortgage Payments in a Harsh Economy? Not All Promises of Help Are Legit.
There are deep problems in the U.S. housing economy—including for deed holders. And today, for many households coping with inflation, oil price surges may be the last straw. This financial pressure will likely create many more targets for the grotesque…
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States Have Been on a Housing Affordability Roll. Can Cities Stop Standing in the Way?
Just a few months ago, we reported on state lawmakers stepping up for housing affordability and creating big, bold changes. If Congress is slow to act, at least the states can bring relief to the people. Optimism, and the winds…
