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July 24, 2023
So what are capital gains and how do they apply to the everyday American? It’s actually a lot more simple than you might think. Capital gains are simply how much an asset gains value over time. For example: Let’s say you buy a baseball card for $1 and you save it, make sure to keep
July 24, 2023
Concept Explanation Step-Up in Basis A tax program designed to help Americans generate family wealth by allowing them to sell inherited property without having to pay capital gains tax. Capital Gains The increase in value of an asset over time. If an asset is sold for more than its original purchase price, the difference is
March 1, 2023
How Do These Mortgage Rates Affect Current Homeowners? At the time of writing this, we Americans are currently dealing with rising inflation as well as (the Federal Reserve aka the Central Bank) continuing to increase mortgage interest rates. What does this mean for the real estate market? Who will buy houses now that rates are
February 1, 2023
The most truthful answer I can provide you is, I don’t know. For the first time in a long time, the housing market is in a state of confusion. Since the housing bubble and recession of 2008, the housing market has stayed pretty consistent. The interest rates have fluctuated a little over the years but
January 10, 2023
Florida is an incredible and sought-after place to live because of its majestic and diverse nature. It’s no wonder that our nickname is “The Sunshine State”. Most people who move to Florida do so because they want to experience a kind of beauty that you can only find here. But the warm weather and beautiful