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11 April 2019 | 7 replies
I'm considering selling my primary residence and am contemplating using them to save almost half on commissions.
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2 September 2018 | 11 replies
There are exemptions under this federal law for homeowners financing their primary residence, those in the business of real estate such as landlords are considered dealers.
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23 May 2018 | 2 replies
All of the current residents are month to month so I would ask them to sign a new lease upon purchase.
28 August 2018 | 14 replies
I grew up and currently reside in Dallas proper and work in McKinney and it seems like rentals are maxed out due to high property taxes.
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23 May 2018 | 1 reply
Another note, I have my primary residence with my parents.
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6 June 2018 | 8 replies
They are offering generous incentives to employers to hire residents and are creating other initiatives to support that goal.
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25 May 2018 | 13 replies
@Victoria Crump your friend will benefit from a portion of that property being tax free as their personal residence for 2 out of the previous 5 years.
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23 May 2018 | 0 replies
Also will a bank give him a primary residence loan with a partner on the deed?
23 May 2018 | 1 reply
@Krishan Sharma First, to qualify for the Section 121 exclusion of taxes on sale of a residence, you must live in the property two of the previous five years ending on the date of the sale.
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19 June 2018 | 7 replies
(I reside in Orlando, Fl.)