Changes Are On Horizon For Real Estate Agent Pay Structure

I have said it many times before and I will say it again now ... “real estate commissions are negotiable, they always have been, and they always will be.” As I write this article, there are …

Tips To “Step Up” In Basis, And Why It Is Important...

When someone owns an asset when they pass on, the “basis” they have in the asset, for income tax purposes and capital gains tax purposes, is “stepped-up” to the date of death value. This …

No Mixed Messages: Bluffton Real Estate Scene Still Dynamic

If you’ve been chatting with neighbors or tuning into local buzz, you might’ve heard mixed messages about the real estate scene here in Bluffton. As someone who’s always been keen on …

Metros where homes are selling for the most under asking price

Stacker analyzed data from Redfin to see where homes are selling for the most below the asking price.

Metros where homes are selling for the most over asking price

Stacker analyzed data from Redfin to see where homes sold for the most over the asking price. Metros are ranked on the average sale-to-list ratio.

Where real estate taxes are highest in the US

SmartAsset ranked 342 of the largest U.S. cities to pinpoint where homeowners pay the most in property taxes in relation to their homes' market values.

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Beware Of The Flaws Of Beneficiary Designations

There are certain types of assets that can be titled with a named beneficiary. A beneficiary is a person (or persons) who will inherit the asset upon the death of the asset’s owner. Most banks or …

Keep Your Home Show Ready While Your Home Is For Sale

When you are ready to sell your home, “staging, staging, staging” (just like “location, location, location”), will play a very important role in getting your house sold faster and for a …

Do Sellers And The Listing Agent Stay In The Home During Showings?

The answers to the above question is NO, YES and MAYBE. NO! Most of the showings will be by Buyer Agents. That’s because with 2,200+ agents out there, there’s a good chance that some of …

‘Self-Help’ And Estate Planning Does Not Mix Well

Today, the internet gives us access to a world of information. There is the promise of do-it-yourself everything from medical issues to legal issues, and more, delivered to you at the click of a …

Understanding Beaufort Country Property Tax Reassessment

726 Dreamscape Drive, Sun City Beaufort County’s property tax reassessment notices have started arriving in mailboxes, causing a wave of questions, comments, and concerns. The County …

Where people are moving to Florida from

SmartAsset evaluated the latest IRS data to see which households from different states are moving into Florida—and which states Floridians are relocating to.