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The Data Says the Market is Shifting—Here’s How Investors Should Be Adjusting

Housing Market, Investments / By W. J. Mencarow

Published by BiggerPockets | July 12, 2025 After years of limited inventory, rising prices, and affordability constraints, the housing market is finally shifting—and that shift is creating opportunities. If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, waiting for the right time to invest in real estate again, this is your signal: The buyer’s market has arrived. …

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Real Estate Industry Torn Over DeSantis’ Push to Eliminate Property Taxes

Politics, Taxes / By W. J. Mencarow

Published by FOX Business | July 10, 2025 DeSantis’ proposal could transform Florida’s housing market while raising questions about alternative revenue sources On the surface, not paying property taxes may sound nice. However, real estate experts in the Sunshine State seem to be at odds over the issue. Gov. Ron DeSantis recently doubled down on …

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1031 Exchange Rules Every Real Estate Investor Should Know

Investments, Taxes / By W. J. Mencarow

Published by REALTOR.com | July 2, 2025 If you own an investment property, there’s at least one set of IRS regulations you absolutely will want to understand: 1031 exchange rules. Taxes rarely make for exciting reading material, but 1031 exchange rules are a must-know if you own an investment property. Why? Because normally when you …

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Want to Invest Like a Pro? Take Lessons From the Field

Investments / By W. J. Mencarow

Published by Think Realty | July 3, 2025 Four investors break down their best deals, biggest challenges, and smartest moves—offering practical, real-world insights you can learn from. Ever wonder what a real estate success story looks like from the inside? Our four investors break down their best deals, biggest challenges, and smartest moves—offering practical, real-world …

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New SALT Cap Could Slash Property Tax Pain for Homeowners in These High-Tax States

Politics, Taxes / By W. J. Mencarow

Published by REALTOR.com | July 3, 2025 As home values soared over the past decade, property tax bills rose right along with them. For millions of homeowners in high-tax states, property taxes haven’t just been painful—they’ve been punishing. As home values soared over the past decade, property tax bills rose right along with them. But …

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How To Sell an Investment Property and Make a Killing

Investments, Residential / By W. J. Mencarow

Published by REALTOR.com | June 30, 2025 Thinking about selling a rental or flip? Here’s how to sell an investment property in 2025 while minimizing taxes and maxing your profit. An investment property, by definition, is a place with one simple goal: to make money. So if you want to learn how to sell an …

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Will Mamdani’s Proposed Millionaire Tax Save Or Sink New York City?

Politics, Taxes / By W. J. Mencarow

Published by Forbes.com | June 27, 2025 Zohran Mamdani won over New York City voters by promising to make the city more affordable with a rent freeze and free services funded in part with an added tax on the rich. What would be the real result of a new millionaire tax in New York City? …

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Homeowners Face a Stiff Penalty for Staying in Their Homes Too Long—a Hidden Home Equity Tax

Equity, Residential, Taxes / By W. J. Mencarow

Published by REALTOR.com | June 24, 2025 Today, roughly 29 million households have built up more home equity than the federal capital gains tax exclusion protects when they sell. Millions of American homeowners are sitting on a hidden tax burden they never planned for—one that threatens their hard-earned home equity and, at the same time, …

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Americans Pay Trillions In Rent, But Few Get Credit Score Boost For It

Rental Property, Residential / By W. J. Mencarow

Published by CNBC | June 11, 2025 $1.4 trillion is paid to landlords every year in America, but only 20% of those landlords choose to report the rent paid. An estimated $1.4 trillion is paid to landlords of residential properties every year in America, but only 20% of those landlords choose to report the rent …

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How To Become a Landlord: Do You Have What It Takes?

Investments, Rental Property / By W. J. Mencarow

Published by REALTOR.com | June 17, 2025 Want to become a landlord? With rents rising, becoming the one collecting those checks could be a smart investment move. In today’s housing market, rents are on the rise, and many people hoping to keep their living expenses affordable are opting to rent over buy. Given the trend, you maybe …

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