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How to Protect Yourself From Wire Transfer Fraud

By | September 27th, 2017|

It's heartbreaking when we hear stories of homebuyers falling victim to wire transfer fraud. Here are some ways to protect yourself. Q: Thank you for your article in the Chicago Tribune on wire transfer instruction. Three weeks ago we were given wire instructions by our escrow company and had no reason to believe that they [...]

Listing Broker Not Responsible for Knowing About a Tax Lien

By | September 25th, 2017|

Your listing broker isn't legally responsible for knowing about a tax lien, but they should be aware of qualities that will make a home harder to sell. Q: We placed a contract on a home that should never have been listed in the first place since it had over $150,000 in tax liens. Am I [...]

How to Handle a Tax Sale with Relatives Who Neglect Homeownership Duties

By | September 22nd, 2017|

Owning real estate with relatives can be tricky. It’s especially tough if they neglect their homeownership duties and the home goes through a tax sale. Q: We lost a piece of property due to back taxes. The property was in the names of my husband and his two sisters and brother. None of them would help [...]

How to Determine Taxes After Selling an Inherited Home

By | September 20th, 2017|

How to determine taxes after selling an inherited home. When selling an inherited home, especially if it's out of state, consider how it'll impact taxes. Q: We live in North Carolina but I also own a home in New York City with my four siblings. We inherited the home from our parents and now each [...]

What’s the Best Way to Manage a Family Owned Property?

By | September 18th, 2017|

With a family-owned property, the rules can get complicated. Here’s what you need to know. Q: Eight members, cousins and siblings, currently share ownership in a summer cottage in Maine. Our current rules have worked fine for over 80 years but as the family ownership expands, things will ultimately get more difficult. We are considering [...]

Selling a Two-Family Home: What Taxes Will You Pay?

By | September 15th, 2017|

When you’re selling a two-family home, your “cost basis” will determine the taxes you owe. Q: I am in the process of selling my two-family home I have owned it since 1997. I have done major repairs on the tenant’s apartment and am wondering how do I figure out the amount of the tax I’ll [...]

Selling a Home for No Profit. What Taxes Will You Pay?

By | September 15th, 2017|

Selling a home for less than it is worth, even to a family member, has implications for your taxes. Q: My nephew bought my mother’s house four years ago for around $400,000. At the time, my mother was having financial issues and needed money. He is now willing to sell it back to her for [...]

What You Need to Know About Denver’s Real Estate Boom

By | September 15th, 2017|

Denver’s real estate market is rapidly growing, but what is driving that market and why is it becoming a millennial haven? Q: I recently heard you on the air talking about rental construction in Denver. I just visited my two boys there, and I saw all the cranes up close. I wonder: who is filling [...]

Capital Gains Tax When You Sell Your House After a Divorce

By | September 7th, 2017|

After divorce, your capital gains tax burden on the sale of a property owed with your ex-spouse can be difficult to determine. Q: I separated from my husband five years ago, was divorced four years ago. As part of the divorce decree, he was to live in the house until both of our children went [...]

How to Replace a Missing Property Title

By | September 7th, 2017|

It’s important to have a property title in place before you can sell, even if it means hunting down or replacing lost documents. Q: We purchased our property (2.4 acres) about 20 years ago. The main house is a mobile home on a cement foundation. During the process of selling our property, we discovered that [...]

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