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Magistrate judge recommends $46M in restitution from former Live Well CEO

Housing Wire

Prosecutors for the government initially argued that he should owe $69 million to the companies that lent to Live Well and the defunct lender’s estate based on — what was determined in court to be — inflated valuations of interest-only bonds backed by Home Equity Conversion Mortgages (HECMs).

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5 Negotiation Secrets Smart Buyers Use to Get Better Deals

Berkshire Hathaway

Besides the purchasing price, your budget should also include other costs such as renovations, structural and environmental assessments, downtime during transitions, legal fees, realty commissions, taxes, and contingencies. If you’re going for a mortgage, getting a pre-approval will strengthen your position in negotiations.

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Investment Property: How Much Can You Write Off on Your Taxes?

Zillow

You can only deduct mortgage interest and repairs you make that restore the property to its original minimally functional condition. Your local government will assess the market value of your property at its "highest and best use" and charge you a percentage of that value every year. Advertising fees.