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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Should I Accept the Highest-Price Purchase Offer on My Home or Look at Other Financial Criteria?
Price is a key part of a homebuyer’s offer, but there’s lots of other financial information within the typical offer, which will help you decide whether a particular buyer is really ready and able to close a sale.
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When Profit on Home Sale Low, Seller Might Have to Bring a Check for Buyer at Closing
Situations where any profit on the sale of your house--and then some--gets eaten up by closing costs and expenses.
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If Home Buyer Negotiates a Price Drop, Does This Lower Agents' Commission?
If a house sells for more or less than it was originally listed at, the agent’s commission will change accordingly.
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Short Sale of Your Home: Is It Right for You?
A short sale might be the answer to your mortgage problems. Here's what you need to know.
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Short Sales and Deeds in Lieu of Foreclosure
Understanding how these alternate methods of transferring a house that you can't afford to pay the mortgage on work.
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How Does the Capital Gains Tax Exclusion Apply to Three Co-Owners of a Home?
Every co-owner, married or not, can claim a $250,000 exclusion, if other conditions apply.
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Selling Your House in a Tough Market
Maximize your profits with tips from a team of real estate experts.
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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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