Tips for selling Properties in a Down Market

While most people think of property investment only in terms of purchasing properties the fact is that it can also involve selling developed properties in order to continue to make a profit. In today’s market, that can be a challenge. Property values have declined sharply in many areas and the number of purchasers has declined. … Read more

Exchange Your Ranch Land And Save Money

As the economy struggles to regain its footing, the housing market remains a viable option for many people who want to invest in something more stable than the stock market. For those looking for a tax opportunity, the available farms and ranches for sale in Texas right now may offer you the perfect solution. Now … Read more

What?s the Big Deal about 1031 Properties?

Whether you’re new to real estate investing altogether or are just getting ready to broaden your investing horizons odds are good that you’ll come across the term 1031 properties at some point along the way. You may be wondering what the big deal about these properties is. Why should you consider a 1031 exchange for … Read more

Property Exchanges Defer Taxes

Learned Hand earned the distinction as the “tenth Justice of the Supreme Court” by penning opinions that would be quoted by lawyers and laymen alike. In 1934, Circuit Court of Appeals Judge Hand wrote one of his more famous though often misquoted opinions in Helvering, Commissioner of Internal Revenue v. Gregory, 69 F.2d 809 (2d … Read more