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Real Estate After Death
When you die, do you want to create chaos and negativity as you pass away? If so, then make sure to do almost zero estate planning! No matter your level of wealth, if you don’t do any planning of your estate, you could easily leave your children or relatives with very few assets, and the […]
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Your Home Sale and Capital Gains
Let’s start with the basics: What is capital gains tax? It is a type of tax on profits earned from the sale of assets like stock or real estate. When these are sold for more than they cost to purchase, the IRS taxes the gain. In real estate, capital gains are calculated by taking the […]
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2025 Trend Report
The Trend Report 2025 Reports By Coldwell Banker Global Luxury/Jan 6 2025 The Coldwell Banker Global Luxury® program unveils the third installment of The Trend Report, a comprehensive analysis of what’s new and noteworthy for high-net-worth real estate. This wildly popular and award-winning annual report series draws upon insights and data from leading sources like […]
Read MoreSmall Fixes Can Pay Off When You Sell Your Home
SMALL FIXES CAN PAY OFF WHEN YOU SELL YOUR HOME You want to sell your home, but the kids have scuffed up the floors and chipped the paint. The kitchen could use a face-lift and the lawn has seen better days. Every seller has to decide whether to sink money into their house before listing it, […]
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Only an Expert Agent Can Give You an Accurate Value of Your Home
In today’s digital age, it’s tempting to rely on automated tools for everything — including figuring out how much your house is worth. But be careful. The automated estimates you’re seeing online often miss key details that affect the true market value of your home. Before you toss a for sale sign in your yard and expect to bring […]
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7 Upgrades to Boost Your Home’s Value in 2025
Thinking about upgrading your property in the new year? Since the housing market is expected to remain competitive, it’s more important than ever to consider improvements. Read on for tips to elevate your quality of living and your home’s desirability. 1. Revamp Your Kitchen A well-designed kitchen remains a surefire way to add value. Kitchen […]
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Should You Sell Your House As-Is or Make Repairs?
A recent study from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) shows most sellers (61%) completed at least minor repairs when selling their house. But sometimes life gets in the way and that’s just not possible. Maybe that’s why, 39% of sellers chose to sell as-is instead (see chart below): If you’re feeling stressed because you don’t have the time, budget, or resources to […]
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