Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Capital Gains Tax in Massachusetts Exemptions from Capital Gains Tax Reporting Requirements for Home Sales Selling a Home Behind on Taxes in Massachusetts Tax Implications of Selling an Investment Property in Massachusetts The Role of a Tax Professional in Home Sales in Massachusetts Additional Fees and Costs Associated with Selling […]
There are many benefits to having good credit, and, if you have bad credit, to repairing it. Now, we all know that a poor use of credit, paying high interest to big credit companies, is a money waster for everyone. However, there are a lot of perks for people who use credit to their advantage. […]
Honestly we wish we had a magic wand that could fix all negative credit reporting in one go, but unfortunately, credit repair doesn’t work that way. As with any kind of rehabilitation, credit repair takes time. Remember that your credit report is a history, it lets lenders know how you’ve managed credit over long periods […]
1. Pay Your Bills On TimeBeing late on payments is the number one contributor to poor credit. Just pay on time, even if you’re paying the minimum balance, if it’s on time, it doesn’t hurt you. Collections have a major impact on your score, so avoid those altogether by paying your bills on time. 2. […]
While credit repair does take time, there are a few actions you can take right now to improve your score. 1. Check Your Credit ReportCredit repair begins with your credit report. If you choose to have a free credit consultation with us, that’s where we’ll begin. If you haven’t already, request a copy of your […]
Vacant land is one of the best, and most underappreciated, real estate investments in the world. And yet, so few investors specialize in it. Why? Most investors view land as a weak investment because it just sits there, doing nothing. It’s a common thought, but a totally flawed one. Vacant land can absolutely be a […]
There are warning signs in every real estate deal, but land is its own beast altogether, and therefore plays by a different set of rules. There are a number of things that need to be addressed and evaluated before even considering purchasing a parcel of land – we know what not to do, because we’ve […]
Today’s interest rates are at their lowest levels. Home prices are more affordable today than they were in the entire past decade. Owning a home is often less expensive than renting – even without looking at the biggest hidden secret to savings. In fact, tax savings and benefits are often unknown to new and prospective home owners. […]
A rent to own agreement gives the buyer control of a property, not full ownership, with the ‘option’ to purchase the property at the end of the contract period. Essentially it is a contract to buy a property with an extended closing date. That way you, as the buyer, have time to save a down […]
Like all great agreements, renting to own is beneficial to both the seller and the buyer. But, let’s take a look at the advantages for you as the buyer. In a rent to own agreement, you, as the buyer, freeze the price on the home for a year or two in advance of when you’ve […]
