The real estate and construction industry has weathered years of disruption, from supply chain chaos and natural disasters to labor shortages and interest rate volatility. As companies look ahead, 2026 is shaping up to be another year of change and challenge....
Buying a home and selling it years later at a higher price can be financially rewarding, but the tax impact of that gain depends largely on timing and how the property was used....
An adjustable-rate mortgage, usually referred to as an ARM, is a type of mortgage in which your interest rate can rise and fall. Because of this, your monthly payment can do the same. ...
It’s never too early to think about the tax consequences of decisions you make while building your commercial real estate (CRE) empire. After all, the money you stick in your pocket is what’s left after you hand Uncle Sam his share. You’ll profit more and stress...
A reverse mortgage is a type of loan open to homeowners age 62 and older. Unlike with a traditional mortgage, homeowners don't make payments to a lender with a reverse mortgage. Instead, the homeowner receives payments. You can choose to receive your payments as a...
If you’ve recently inherited property and are thinking about selling it, you may be unsure how much the asset is worth and whether you’ll owe tax on the sale. Understanding how the IRS determines value, and how that affects gain or loss, is essential before moving...
One of the financial benefits of owning a home is that you may qualify to deduct the interest you pay on your mortgage loan each year on your federal income taxes, something that can reduce your tax bill....
Property taxes play a vital role in supporting your community’s infrastructure, including funding for schools, road maintenance, public safety departments, recreational areas, and local transit systems. These taxes are imposed by municipal, county, and educational districts, all of which contribute to your total property tax...
On June 30, 2025, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed the FY 2026 budget into law, ushering in major changes to the state’s “mansion tax.” Notably, the supplemental fee now shifts from buyer to seller obligation, with a tiered structure for luxury properties. The traditional...
In August 2024, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) announced a final rule that is designed to combat and deter money laundering by increasing transparency in the U.S. residential real estate sector....
