Long term capital gains, 43.4%, impact on real estate & 1031 exchange

Long term capital gains, 43.4%, impact on real estate & 1031 exchange

President Biden has proposed an increase in long term capital gains from their current 15-20% to 43% for the wealthiest.  This would be the highest tax paid on income.  What is in the new proposal?  What does this proposal mean for real estate?  How will the 1031...
Mortgage Firms Warned to Prepare for a ‘Tidal Wave’ of Distress

Mortgage Firms Warned to Prepare for a ‘Tidal Wave’ of Distress

There is a tidal wave of distressed homeowners who will need help,” Dave Uejio, the CFPB’s acting director, said in a statement; companies “that are unable to adequately manage loss mitigation can expect the bureau to take enforcement or supervisory action.”  At the...
New Proposed tax plan will hit property owners and cost you millions.

New Proposed tax plan will hit property owners and cost you millions.

    I am always amazed at how out of touch our elected officials are with what happens in the real world.  The new tax plan circulating through Congress is no exception with the supposed target high net worth taxpayers, but middle class, small business...
BOA predicts a housing “mother of all asset bubbles”      

BOA predicts a housing “mother of all asset bubbles”      

As a result of the current loose monetary policy and additional stimulus coming down the pipe, “imbalances” within the economy are starting to form. BofA predicts a 10% drop in stock prices.  What are other experts saying on the stock market?  How will this impact...
Impact of 1.9 trillion stimulus on real estate: Larry Summers is worried should you be?

Impact of 1.9 trillion stimulus on real estate: Larry Summers is worried should you be?

I took this pic of a bear in my backyard staring at me while I was sitting on the porch, it was a good reminder….  1.9 trillion is a huge number flowing through to the economy in one fell swoop.  What do both Republican and Democratic economists agree on...
Work from home impact on real estate values; pay cuts coming, 75% want to return

Work from home impact on real estate values; pay cuts coming, 75% want to return

Over 50% of workers are 100% remote with another 20% sometimes working remotely due to the pandemic.  Will this trend reverse this year with the rollout of the vaccine?  How will this impact real estate in the short term and long term?  What will be the primary driver...