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I WAS NERVOUS AND YOU WERE COOL!
You obviously know your business, since I was able to sell my home in under thirty days and for $35,000 more than I paid in just two years.
STEVE, seller after only two years
KNOWLEDGE INSTRUMENTAL
Your acute knowledge of the community and of construction was instrumental in the selection of our home.
RICHARD & SARAH, buyers of a home in Arlington
ONE SHOWING AND SOLD!
You have the connections with the community and your office to make things happen.
HERB, seller of a home in Arlington
Professional and Friendly Style
Your flexible schedule and endless effort to accommodate us will never be forgotten.
JIM & SUZETTE, buyers of a home on 1 acre
Relocated
Thanks for your help in getting me relocated to Columbus.
JOHN, buyer of a condo
THE CLEAR-CUT CHOICE
Having my home IN-CONTRACT in forty-five days and for 96% of asking price at Christmas time proves I made the Quality Choice.
JEANNETTE, seller of a 4,200 square foot home
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Tax Considerations >Taxable Profits
If you are thinking of selling your home and your house has risen in value since you purchased it, or you have accumulated a lot of deferred profit from previous sales, the Taxpayer Relief Act passed in 1997 could be of tremendous value.
Prior to this law, when a homeowner moved to a smaller home, relocated to a less costly area, or made a decision to rent, they were left with unfavorable tax consequences. The old tax law allowed people who sold their homes to defer tax on any profit by buying a replacement home of at least equal value within two years. At age 55, they could permanently escape tax on up to $125,000 of profit, but any profit in excess of that amount was taxable unless a new home was bought.
The good news is that with homes sold after May 6, 1997, homeowners can make as much as $500,000 tax-free profits on the sale of a principal residence for joint filers or $250,000 for single filers. The $500,000 capital gains exclusion removed taxes as a consideration for most home sellers by giving them flexibility to trade up or down. It has also allowed homeowners to preserve the savings value of a home when they sell, provided they use the property as their principal residence for two of the prior five years prior to the sale.
Consult your tax advisor for your particular circumstance.
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What group of settlers introduced the log cabin to the New World?
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The Swedish settlers of Delaware brought their own timber for building log cabins, a style that originated in Finland. |
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