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Monday Minute: Week of June 24, 2019
Both the House and Senate are in session this week. What issues should REALTORS® follow? Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac Designation; State and Local Tax Deduction Limitations; and U.S. Copyright Office Oversight.
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True Tales of Terror in Real Estate: In the Darkness, I Heard a Voice Say, ‘Come In’
In the Darkness, I Heard a Voice Say, ‘Come In’ It’s the witching month once again, and as Halloween approaches, now’s the time to tell tales of ghosts, goblins, and ghouls. By: Graham Wood Being a Real Estate Professional, Stigmatized Properties
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True Tales of Terror in Real Estate Part 2: The House Cleansed Itself of Its Evil Mojo
The House Cleansed Itself of Its Evil Mojo We asked our readers for their scariest experiences in the field, and the horrifying stories poured in. By: Graham Wood Being a Real Estate Professional, Safety, Stigmatized Properties
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Scary Real Estate Stories: The House Is Vacant, But Someone’s Home…
The House Is Vacant, But Someone’s Home… To get in the Halloween spirit, we asked real estate professionals to share their creepiest stories from the field. By: Victoria Holmen Being a Real Estate Professional, Safety, Stigmatized Properties
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Monday Minute: Week of May 6, 2019
Both the House and Senate are in session this week. What issues should REALTORS® follow? State of Minority Homeownership – JoAnne Poole (NAR) Testifies; FTC Oversight/Privacy and Data Security; Potential Markup of Money Laundering Legislation; and Tax Gap/Taxpayer Noncompliance.
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Monday Minute: Week of March 25, 2019
Both the House and Senate are in session this week. What issues should REALTORS® follow? Hurricane Disaster Recovery Funds Administration; Small Business Consumer Data Privacy Issues (NAR to Testify); Housing Reform (NAR to Testify); and a Review of the 2017 Tax Law.
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The Voice for Real Estate 96: Ad Campaign, Affordability, Firms, Scams
NAR’s 2019 national ad campaign showcases REALTORS®’ commitment to their Code of Ethics and advocacy work on behalf of communities. Recent changes to tax deductions are hurting housing affordability for new buyers. Get help on identifying whether an email that looks to be from NAR is real or a scam, and more.
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IRS Provides Clear Test on How 20% Deduction Applies to Rental Income, Exchanges
The rules confirm that the deduction applies to your business income, as a real estate agent or broker, if you operate as a sole proprietor or owner of a partnership, S corporation, or limited liability company. It applies even if your income exceeds a threshold set in the law of $157,500 for single filers and…