Tax Consequences of Gifting Property Before You Die, How To Manage Contractors, Interesting Office Building Trend

Tax Consequences of Gifting Property Before You Die

Real Estate Tip:

Demand a solid written agreement with a home contractor or handyman before any work begins or any money is exchanged.

Real Estate Insight:

Hoping to attract bigger, creditworthy tenants, landlords with big traditional office buildings are putting tech start-ups in small chunks of space to give their buildings a cool vibe.

The Correct Amount Of Money To Give A Real Estate Contractor Before He Starts Working, Startling Real Estate Trend

How Much Money Should You Give A Contractor
Before He Starts Working?

Real Estate Tip:

When you value a property, consider highest and best use as well as sales comparables

Real Estate Insight:

For the seventh consecutive month, the gap has widened between what home owners say their home is worth compared to what appraisers say, according to Quicken Loans’ Home Price Perception Index.  Home owner estimates now stand 2.65 percent higher than appraiser opinions, the largest gap in more than a year, according to the index.