Short sales and taxes on forgiven mortgage debt
Thursday, March 31
Here is a link to a video that has information on whether the debt forgiven in a short sale transaction is taxable or not. It is very thorough and I think you will find it informative. The presenter is a Real Estate Broker and an instructor who teaches all over my state.http://www.youtube.com/w...
Certifications and Designations
Thursday, September 16
Greetings!The Real Estate industry offers the most diverse and plentiful opportunities for education, more than almost any other profession. There are certifications and designations aplenty - some offered by national professional organizations like The National Association of Realtors, the Nati...
A loan appraisal primer
Wednesday, July 21
Many of you have had to have a certified appraisal completed on a piece of property that you were either buying or refinancing. Most likely it was a requirement by the lender - among many others. Why did the lender need the appraisal report?First, let's clear up who the appraiser works for. Even ...
link to cost vs. resale value article
Friday, December 18
Hey all,Sorry I haven't posted in awhile.In a forum that I responded to a few months ago, I mentioned that there are studies done at least once a year concerning the cost versus resale value of home improvements. Some investors have complained that appraisers don't give them enough value on thei...
Greetings!
Monday, September 14
This is my first post on my new blog!I've finally entered the 21st Century. It's actually kinda nice here.I just wanted to establish a place where real estate practitioners and folks just interested in real estate could discuss and share information about good real estate education. There are a...