"Date the rate, marry the property."

My recommendation is sell and take up to a $500k TAX FREE PROFIT (assuming your married).

I just got married to a realtor (i can claim real state professional status in 2024 via my wife).

He was married and struggling to make ends meet.

It's been hard to find with these higher interest rates but date the rate and marry the property if you find the right home because you can refinance down the road but once rates come down there will probably be more competion to buy the home.   

Investing in these areas comes with multiple tax benefits such as Tax-free growth, Tax payment deferral and Tax discount for long-term commitment.Strategic Repairs and MaintenanceStrategic planning of repairs and maintenance may not have as significant of an impact as a cost segregation study, it can still be meaningful and even more immediate.

The examples are as follows:Example 1.Taxpayer A has owned and used his house as his principal residence since 1986.

What if a married individual has income of $200k+ but the spouse is not in workforce, so that is the total income. i.e below the $300k limit for married filing jointly.

Do you plan to get married?  

You would get the full primary residence exclusion (up to $250K of profit if single or $500K if married).