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When it’s time to sell an investment property, a good exit strategy is the key to satisfying your personal needs and minimizing tax consequences. To do so you should answer the following questions. Do you need a lump sum of cash? Do you need a lump sum of cash and cash flow? Do you want … Read more

“Investment value” is what an investor is willing to pay for a property. Investment value is unique to each individual investor, depending on the perspective, risk tolerance, and objectives of the investor. Investors typically are interested in cash flow performance. As property prices continue to rise, appreciation becomes a factor in valuation. But appreciation is … Read more

An investment is an expenditure of money in exchange for income or profit. A myriad of investment types exists. Some investments produce guaranteed income while others fluctuate with market conditions. Real estate – land and anything permanently attached to it–is something we’ve all had experience with. Everyone needs a place to live, work, and play. … Read more

Owners of commercial real estate who operate a business on their property can convert equity into cash by selling the property and leasing it back from an investor. Commercial real estate professionals call the transaction a “sale-leaseback.” The benefits to the seller and the investor in this type of transaction often out way the drawbacks. … Read more

In the real estate industry, commercial buildings are “bricks and mortar” investments bought, and later sold for profit. But to you, the acquisition of a commercial building functions as both an investment and a place to conduct your business. For businessmen and women who plan to acquire business property, there’s good news: the commercial real … Read more

Fledgling entrepreneurs — be they owners of accounting firms, machine shops, local restaurants, clothing stores, dry cleaning establishments or other small businesses — face the question of whether to lease or own the property housing their business. According to a national commercial real estate expert, there is no “right” or “wrong” answer. A variety of … Read more

Individual stocks and bonds. Mutual funds. Precious metals. Certificates of deposit and interest-bearing checking accounts. Ask the “average” investor where he or she directs investment money, and more than likely the answer will include one or more of the vehicles listed above. But what other options are available to the investor who wants to truly … Read more

Whether you own or rent your office space, property costs are one of the largest business overhead expenses. That’s why it’s important to comprehend the full ramifications of taking over the title to a property or entering into a lease agreement. Before you sign a lease, work with a commercial real estate broker with a … Read more

National Association of REALTORS® Government Affairs Division 500 New Jersey Avenue, NW Washington DC, 20001 Here are some of the most frequently asked questions on the changes to the Homebuyer Tax Credit. Question: Existing homeowner credit: Must the new house cost more than the old house? Answer: No. Thus, for example, individuals who move from … Read more