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Title insurers reckon with attorney opinion letters

Housing Wire

When they talk about reducing closing costs for underserved communities, these people need title insurance more than anybody else because while $10,000 in legal fees may be doable for someone who owns a $4 million house, it is a struggle for someone who owns a $140,000 house.”.

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How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax on a Home Sale

Will Springer Realtor

If you or someone you know are in that situation or anticipating it, there are many strategies to help lower capital gains tax on real estate. How Cost Basis Factors into Capital Gains Tax You can think of cost basis in real estate as the total cost of buying the property.

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Do I Need a Property Manager to Rent My Single Family Home?

Eppraisal

Depending on home value in the real estate market, this task can be pleasant and quick or, on the other hand, arduous and extended. In addition, management companies and realtors who specialize in this area maintain networks of contractors and tradespeople who will swiftly attend to any repairs or renovations the property needs.