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$249,900Sometimes life throws us a curveball! Owner’s plan changed and this property is available again & better than ever. Brand new HVAC system fresh paint throughout, new window coverings, new ceiling fans, carpets cleaned & tile floors steam cleaned. Move in ready. Inspection report available, survey provided, & ready for immediate occupancy. For and in-person or virutal tour contact me today before it's gone!  Click here for more property details 11/19/2020

    As many Of you may know, there are so many different principals of real estate, as well as different types of agensts. Some of you may not know the differences between them.                    Lets start off with the different types of agents. The first one is a Special agent which can also be defined as a specific agent. Being a special agent represents one client in only one transaction. This is the most common Agent in the real estate world. This type of agent is tasked with finding a ready, willing and motivated buyer or seller. After those tasks are completed the agency is terminated. General Agent represents a client in sveral transactions. Univeral agent is another type of a general agent that has power of attorney to represent and act on the clients behalf. Now lets talk abo... 11/19/2020

GUIDE TO BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME Adulting can be a really difficult thing, but we all start somewhere. Perhaps for you, it started as an afterthought while sitting in your apartment or at your parent’s home, and you have an epiphany! “Hey, why am I paying someone else’s mortgage?” Now you’re on to thoughts of, oh man, what do I do now? Fear not, we are here to guide you to the American dream of home ownership from epiphany to handing you the keys to your new home.  DO YOUR RESEARCH FIRST AND START 3 TO 6 MONTHS OUT: You’ll want to at least be employed at the same place for a year or more but two is better. If you had to change employment through no fault of your own within less than a year, at least be in the same profession as the last employer. It makes underwriters (the people who run... 11/16/2020

In case you haven't heard, the city of Syracuse passed an ordinance that bans landlords who are not in compliance with the city's Rental Registry from carrying out evictions.  So what exactly is a Rent Registry and how will this affect landlords, espcially if more cities begin to pass similar ordinances?   What is a rental registry and how does it work?   A rental registry requires owners of rental property to submit contact information and sometimes a registration fee for each rental property they own.  Specific regulations differ from city to city.  In most cities in the United States that have a rent registry, it is used by the local government to be able to effectively enforce property standards and city code ordinances.  One of the main purposes for the rental registry is to collec... 11/16/2020

            Forming an offshore company today is easier than ever. Many countries are advertising themselves as havens for those that seek fast banking services, low taxes, and a good business climate to work in. Various types of companies can be formed in various offshore destinations. Most of the companies that are formed offshore have similar characteristics to the corporations in the US. Limited Liability Company and International Business Company are also popular forms of companies that are formed in offshore destinations. If you want to form an Offshore Company, a good thing to do is to visit the Offshorecorptalk forum, where you can read and discuss many different things regarding the formation of offshore companies.Who Should Consider Establishing An Offshore Company            ... 11/16/2020

Though sometimes debated by serial rule-breakers, rules are good, needed, and made for our best interests. Rules, guidelines, policies, terms, whatever the name, are written to help us achieve greatness, be honest, have integrity and be considerate of others.  The Real Estate industry has a seemingly endless list of rules, agreements, policies, and duties. As a new student, they are overwhelming to learn! But, I am finding that they are really made to guide me to be the best agent I can be for my clients. I can build a reputation as an honest rule-follower and gain the trust of people looking to buy or sell their precious homes. If we can change our perspective to see that rules aren't restrictions, but are there to serve us and make us better, we can blossom in the real estate industry... 11/13/2020

 If you currently own or manage a small business, you’ve probably experienced an extremely high demand or you’re preparing for the worst – to be shuttered by law for a few weeks or longer.  In either case, your business needs a whopping dose of resilience right now. Here are four steps to safeguard your business and discover where you need to build resiliency.  1 – Protect Your Employees  The most important thing to do is to protect your employees. OSHA demands that we give them a safe working environment, and the definition of this just changed! If possible, make it mandatory for workers to work at home, and if not, get your workers protective gear and make sure your workplace is cleaned constantly.  There are brand new laws regarding sick leave; you will need to learn them and incorpo... 11/12/2020

Do Real Estate agents ever retire?  This is something I noticed pretty early on in my real estate career.  It's something I've even asked myself over and over. Is it the drive to make the next sale that lives inside most of us?  Or the fact that we are always so busy making most of us poor financial planners?  Maybe we are just nice people and we can't say no when a friend or family member needs our expert help.  Whatever it is, I accepted a long time ago that I would probably never retire from real estate. Not fully anyway. But somewhere in the middle, I found something else I enjoyed doing, and that was writing.  And the funny thing is I didn't start writing about real estate. That seemed boring.  I actually started writing about my favorite vacation destination.  Which has lead to ma... 11/11/2020

So will it? And what should real estate investors do in the meantime? Go big? Twiddle your thumbs?The economy, as you have probably noticed, is a mess right now: The unemployment rate topped out at 14.7% is still at a very high level of 7.9%. Many states have an eviction moratorium.  The government brought in $2.82 trillion in revenue while spending almost twice that much ($5.63 trillion) for a record-setting deficit. Delinquency is up and several studies predict a major increase in evictions soon. Yet the real estate is doing quite well. Real estate prices are up over 4% from the beginning of the year and, as anyone looking to buy a home has seen, inventory is extremely low; only 3.1 months of inventory (six months is balanced). Does that mean real estate will ride this recession out a... 11/09/2020

Many years ago after leaving the corporate tax and finance, Fortune 100 world, I became a real estate professional here in Phoenix, Arizona. I did okay with it, but yet I knew it just wasn't my thing. From there, because of my love of numbers, I became a mortgage broker for a while. Again, I did okay, but something was still missing. So, I decided to get my CPA certificate and to open an accounting and tax firm. I was much more comfortable and happier being back to working with taxes and those kinds of numbers. That was 35 years ago.However, I always will remember my experiences as a Realtor and as a mortgage broker. I learned a lot about people while working in those professions. I have always maintained a close relationship with the real estate community. I built my tax business by re... 11/08/2020

I think this topic is very important to me and should be for everybody! I have worked in sales for the last 3 years and see so much lying and deception! i have seen so many people get taken advantage of its disgusting! people are so greedy and think only of thier selfs. i may not make as many sales as some agents that are in my field, but i feel good about what i sell and how i sell to my clients. i have more consistency then any body else in my company cause i tell the truth and lay out the facts about the product that i sell! i hope to change the way people present their products to prospects.   11/04/2020

I represent taxpayers in Sarasota and throughout Florida who have federal and state tax issues. I have recently seen an uptick in the number of people contacting me who have not filed tax returns, some for many years. In fact, the non-filer issue is a priority for the IRS and they recently announced that they will increase face-to-face visits to high-income taxpayers who have not filed tax returns for prior years in an effort to increase tax compliance.More importantly, it is worth noting that the willful failure to file a tax return is a federal tax crime under the Internal Revenue Code Section 7203.So, what can non-filers do, and how can we help them get their tax return issue resolved with the IRS? It depends on why they failed to file a return in the first place.If the failure to fi... 11/03/2020

By Cora Carleson: I know, I know, I have said this all summer, but now….it’s even more true!  We actually have people out there who have money, and cannot find a home to suit their needs! I have had multi offers on a listing where of the 5 offers 2 of them were CASH!  So here are a few things that happen when inventory is low……Prices go up!  Yup that old Supply and Demand thing.  If there isn’t much the price goes up!  If you are just thinking about maybe you might want to sell your house in the next 12 months, now is your opportunity get the most for it. Values go up. Just because prices go up, doesn’t necessarily mean that values go up.  I know that sounds strange, but here is how real estate works with value. Appraisers use information from 6 moths to a year ago.  A year ago, our mar... 11/01/2020

Florida is one of the most popular states in the US. With a population of 21.48 million, as reported by the 2019 census, Florida is located close to the Gulf of Mexico on one side and the Atlantic on the other. This state is famous for its numerous beaches, Latin American cultural influence, vibrant nightlife, and remarkable art scenes. This diverse state is made up of several ideal communities that continuously attract new residents and with good reason. In this article, we will discuss the best cities to live in Florida. Sit back, relax, and read on. Miami PropertiesYou can’t talk about Florida without mentioning Miami! Officially known as the City of Miami, this community is one of Florida’s finest neighborhoods. This landmark city is not only one of the best cities in Florida but on... 10/31/2020

The IRS has announced this week that they will start to mail out notices for unpaid tax debt. They had suspended the notices in May 2020 due to their inability to timely process mail sent to the IRS because of COVID-19. This series of notices can lead to IRS seizures through a tax levy on assets such as bank accounts and financial accounts. The IRS can also seize your income through wage garnishments and social security garnishments. Lastly, the IRS has the right to file a federal tax lien that attaches to all the property of a debtor with tax debt over a certain level. This can cause problems for real estate owners trying to sell a piece of property with a tax lien attached. The real estate buyer also is impacted because they will want to acquire property with clean title. Property own... 10/28/2020

I would like to start off with a short intro. Hi everyone, my name is Johnny Spencer. I currently live and grew up in Vernal, Utah. I was born in Sacramento, California and am 24 years old. I am new here and just starting my career in real estate. I have decided to join the real estate industry because I have always liked to help people, for the life changing experience and of course for the possible outcomes of profit. So, I was assigned a lesson.. or I probably wouldn't have ever figured out about active rain. A great way to interact with others in the same field. This lesson was titled blog activity. I would especially enjoy all comments, questions and advice from other students that are still in training. And of course from the professionals, trainees as myself are looking forward t... 10/23/2020

When it comes to selling a home in Nashville Real Estate market, the cost to sell your home always adds up. Seller’s closing costs are an expenditure consisting of taxes, fees, prepayments, and service costs that vary from location to location. The closing costs can differ because of variations in lender costs, local tax laws, company fees including title & settlement. To pay the closing cost, sellers in Tennessee pay an average of 1-3% of their home’s sale price. However, at the time of selling a home in Nashville, both buyer and seller need to pay closing costs that include expenses required for a Homes for Sale in Nashville TN As per the purchase agreement, there are several fees involved in the closing cost process. Let’s discuss each one. Read More  10/22/2020

Dealing with the IRS is scary.  Owing the IRS money is even scarier.  Here at Number Cruncher LLC, we help our clients to know and understand the Collection process.  Thiscan help you avoid having enforced collection action taken against you.  Below is the step-by-step process the IRS uses:  1.  The tax is assessed 2.  The billing notice is sent,  If it goes unpaid 3.  A silent lien is attached, by statute, to all the taxpayer's assets owned and later acquired 4.  Final notice of the IRS's intent to levy the taxpayer's income and assets is sent.  This begins the 30-day window for the taxpayer to request a collection due process hearing.   5.  IRS files a Notice of Federal Tax Lien in the public records if the taxpayer owes more than $10,000.  This will result in marketing mail from nati... 10/22/2020

Homeownership is one of the things everyone hopes to achieve; it’s part of the American dream! This should be an exciting time as you watch your new home transform from just a plan on a blueprint to somewhere you will live and become the place you will call home. For most people, it is also the single largest investment they will ever make. Payne understands just how important and stressful the home building process can be, especially if you are going to be a first-time homeowner. Which is why we will do whatever necessary to make the home building experience as pleasant and easy as possible. From design to build, Payne will be there every step of the way with your new home construction. We will always be available to answer any questions or address any concerns you may have. Find out m... 10/14/2020

Did you inherit a house in Florida?Are you wondering if you should sell, rent or live in it? How would you even https://www.redfin.com/blog/selling-an-inherited-home/sell an inheritted property? If you are selling inherited property this summary guide will point you in the correct direction.Get the basic answers to these questions then it might be agret idea to talk to a professional. Remember they charge by the house so if you have quick succint accurate answers you will get the most bang for your buck. So how did you inherit the hoouse?Important to know as it may have ramifications legally. Inheritance by deed Inherited the house by will Did you get your inheritance through a trust? Be sure to understand the basics of Florida Probate. When is probate on an inheritance required. Does y... 10/14/2020