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Do It Yourself: IRS Tax Relief Tips

By: Richard Close Tax Planning Views: 3479 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0

Richard Close

The IRS has sent you a letter telling you that you owe them money.  However you’re convinced that you can handle the IRS on your own.  And why not, you’re smarter than the IRS…right?  The IRS is a labyrinthine bureaucracy that is diff More

We Have a Love Affair With Southeastern Wisconsin

By: Sally K. Hanson Real Estate Views: 2725 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0

Sally K. Hanson

You can shop them now, many with interior photographs...just click here and go to our new listing alerts and we'll send you all the homes that match your criteria. to capture all the colors at just a glance. More

ARM Bailout Unfair to Responsible Borrowers

By: Todd Sullivan Home Loans Views: 4099 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0

Todd Sullivan

If we are going to freeze subprime interest rates at their original rate for the next 5 years, I pose the following question:We bought our house one year ago with a 30 year fixed mortgage. Why? We thought rates were going up and the ARM's that were being offered were 3 year ARM's at about a point lower than ours ended up being. Do you rush out and buy him a new one? Hell no! More

Guide to Pre-Development Investing

By: Eric Cox Real Estate Views: 5023 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0

Eric Cox

Introduction   Southgroup Real Estate Investments was founded in 2001 to cater to the needs of investors and clients seeking creative real estate opportunities. As a result of Southgroup’s singular focus on investors, Southgroup has continually evolved its strategies to deliver strong results for our expanding client-base.   Why Southgroup? More

Be smart in donating property to charity

By: Steven Leibold, EA Tax Planning Views: 4100 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0

Steven Leibold, EA

Donating property to charity can be a good way for you to help the less fortunate while you cut your own tax bill. Be aware of the advantages and disadvantages of donating property to charity. Here are some suggestions if you're planning to donate property. If the property has declined in value since you bought it, sell the property and donate the cash to charity. Steven C. More

The Things Real Estate Agents Do To Their Own Homes Before Selling

By: Bruce Swedal Real Estate Views: 8595 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0

Bruce Swedal

Real Estate Agents know how to sell their own homes and get top dollar. Selling homes is what they do. They package, market and sell homes for a living and they know what home buyers want. Here is a list of exactly what real estate agents do when preparing their own home for sale.The ExteriorReal estate agents understand how important 'Curb Appeal' is. Shouldn't it be a good one? More

Flood Insurance

By: Heather Nieves Insurance Views: 3525 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0

Heather Nieves

Flood insurance covers losses to your property caused by flooding. From structural and mechanical damage to flood debris clean-up and floor surfaces (like carpeting and tile), your investment is protected by a flood insurance policy, something that your homeowners policy does not offer. Having flood insurance gives you many benefits. 203.323.4949 More

Selecting a Good Trustee. Factors to Consider When Choosing a Trustee.

By: Rocco Beatrice Estate Planning Views: 3920 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0

Rocco Beatrice

When selecting a Trustee the most important qualities are honesty, stability, dependability, organization, financial experience, and ability to devote time and energy on an impartial basis for the benefit of all Beneficiaries. A trust that is created at death by virtue of a will, is referred to as a Testamentary Trust by the “Testator" (the dead guy). Location of the assets. More

Survival Guide to the TaxTime ordeal

By: Nancy Zimmerman Tax Planning Views: 2734 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0

Nancy Zimmerman

There’s no easy way to say this: your taxes have to get done, and you are the one mostly responsible.   Squeeze your eyes tight shut, open them and guess what. They’re still there.    The only way I can stomach the process is to do bits at a time over the month of April.   So, here is simple survival guide to get through the ordeal. More

Mortgage Fraud

By: Miles Loss Home Loans Views: 2593 | Comments: 0 | Votes: 0

Miles Loss

How does mortgage fraud affect you, as a borrower?I am sure you see all the news in the media about the mortgage industry but how is all that related to you? First and most importantly, the information on your application must be accurate and factual to see if you do actually qualify for a loan. The purpose is not to stop you from obtaining a loan. More