The Finances of Selling a House
It all starts with setting the right price. But even this can be a challenge, with fluctuations in the economy and in buyer psychology. Other financial issues to get straight include what commission to pay your real estate agent, whether you'll owe capital gains tax, and more. Get more information here.
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Moving Up: Selling Your Home and Buying Another
How to juggle two mortgages.
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Seller Financing: How It Works in Home Sales
A useful tool in a tight credit market.
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Short Sale of Your Home: Is It Right for You?
A short sale might—or might not—be the answer to avoid a foreclosure. Here's what you need to know about the disadvantages and risks of short sales.
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Tax Issues When Selling a Condo, Townhouse, or Other Property in a Homeowners' Association
Save on capital gains tax by including your share of homeowners' association improvements.
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Tax Deduction If Selling Rental Property at a Loss
Unloading your rental property for less than you purchased it for? The loss may be deductible against your ordinary income.
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Avoiding Capital Gains Tax When Selling Your Home: Read the Fine Print
You may exclude up to $250,000 per co-owner of your capital gain from tax -- or up to $500,000 for married couples filing jointly.
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