Whenever a home owner transfers all or part of the ownership of a property using a quit claim deed, the person who they're transferring ownership to receives the property interest at the same cost basis that the home owner bought it for. While the percentage of ownership may vary, the cost basis used remains the same regardless of when the transfer takes place. As a result, when you sell a home that you receive through a quit claim deed you'll owe capital gains taxes calculated using the previous owner's cost basis.
A real estate agent writes that real estate commissions are reduced by real estate advertising costs. The real estate agent describes other costs that lower real estate commissions more. In addition to real estate advertising costs, real estate agents may have to split commissions with other agents and pay for gas and extra help.
What is the consequence of not meeting a deadline to repay seller financing for a home? In a well-executed seller financing scenario, the buyer and seller sign a promissory note that details the terms of the seller financing. Can the owner who financed the home take it back if the deadline is not met?
A property owner wants to take advantage of an employer's relocation program, but their 5.1 acre property exceeds the restriction of 5 acre lots. If the property owners can't get the employer to waive the restriction, they will need to contact a real estate attorney to determine what they will have to do to divide the lot. They will most likely have to get a survey of the land and make sure they are not breaking any community ordinances about lot restrictions.
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