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Tax Hacks 2014: 8 Tips to Avoid an Audit

Tax Hacks 2014: 8 Tips to Avoid an Audit | Real Estate Articles Worth Reading | Scoop.it
While fewer than 1 percent of all tax returns are audited, there's no guarantee you won't appear on the IRS' radar. Check out these tips for a few ways to reduce your chances of being selected by the IRS.
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Did you know that real estate agents have one of the highest audit rates of any type of business? Here are some great tips to avoid an audit of your tax return.

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Buying A Home Before Selling Existing Property

Buying A Home Before Selling Existing Property | Real Estate Articles Worth Reading | Scoop.it

Buying A Home Before Selling Your Existing Property. In real estate one of the things that buyers wrestle with all the time is whether they sell their home first before they go out and put an offer on another property. For those that have very deep pockets that is not a concern. For those that don't however there are some real challenges. Buying a home before selling has some inherant risks for a buyer. There are many uneducated buyers who think they can just insert a "home sale contingency" clause into their offer and that will solve all of their real estate problems. Folks this is rarely going to solve your problem as most sellers will not accept a home sale contingency. Take a look at the article to see some of the best advice when buying a home before selling real estate you already own.

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Buying before selling a property that you already own carries with it some pretty substantial financial risks. See some of the things you should be concerned about when trying to plan buying and selling real estate at the same time.

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Removing Radon From Well Water

Removing Radon From Well Water | Real Estate Articles Worth Reading | Scoop.it
An explanation of what radon is and what you need to do about it if discovered in your well water.
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When selling a home that is serviced by private water one of the things that you should be doing is a well test for both the quantity and quality of the water. From of the items that should be checked is the radon concentration. Radon is a deadly gas that is known to cause cancer. if you find radon in water it is pretty easy to rectify. See what you need to know about radon removal from water.

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Selling A Home While Going Through A Divorce

Selling A Home While Going Through A Divorce | Real Estate Articles Worth Reading | Scoop.it

Divorce and Selling Real Estate by Bill Gassett.

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Going through a divorce is a traumatic life event. Selling a home is usually no picnic either when people think of stressful events in their lives. Getting a divorce and selling real estate at the same time is like throwing gas onto a fire in many circumstances. When these two events are combined the stress level can go through the roof. Take a look and see what you should be considering when selling your home while going through a divorce, including financial, legal and emotional decisions.


There are many people who make mistakes when going through a divorce and selling real estate. Often times their are regrets a few years later due to the fact that things were not thought through thoroughly.

Bill Gassett's comment, September 2, 2014 2:23 PM
Thanks very much for sharing Dave!
Tammy Emineth's curator insight, October 14, 2015 10:27 AM

 This article is definitely something that people would want to know about if they are going through it. It's something they should research, know their rights, understand what they can do during a home sale and their options. I think people jump to hastily into real estate transactions when there could be a lot of other options that might benefit  both parties.

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Thanks for the scoop @Tammy Emineth!
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10 Mistakes to Avoid When Building a New Home

10 Mistakes to Avoid When Building a New Home | Real Estate Articles Worth Reading | Scoop.it
You're going to build your dream home and you've thought it all through - or so you've thought.

Via Harvey, Joe Houghton
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if you are considering building a home that article offers excellent advice on things you should be thinking about as well as problems to avoid.

Joe Houghton's curator insight, January 26, 2014 10:09 AM

Some very good points and some things that I know for a fact many buyers don't give thought to.

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6 Tips for Realtors® to Build Brand Across Social Media Platforms

6 Tips for Realtors® to Build Brand Across Social Media Platforms | Real Estate Articles Worth Reading | Scoop.it
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Excellent article by Andy Fullton of Market Leader on how a Realtor can use social media to build their brand while also at the same time forming relationships with others. This article is very well done and offers great advice for real estate agents.

Joe Houghton's curator insight, January 29, 2014 11:43 PM

Loved the insight! Can't get enough of the social marketing discussion/tips/advise/statistics

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30 Fantastic Walk-In Closet Designs for Your Home Improvement -

30 Fantastic Walk-In Closet Designs for Your Home Improvement - | Real Estate Articles Worth Reading | Scoop.it
The basic components of a well-organized home is undoubtedly room with dressers and closets. There's no better way for quality and functional arrangement o
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Are you thinking about building a new home and like the idea of having a fantastic walk-in closet? Here are some exceptional closet ideas.

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Google Plus For Realtors

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Google Plus for Realtors: Who Needs It? You Do! by Enjoy This Real Estate Article? "Subscribe To My Blog - It's FREE and No Spam EVER!" Get my blog articles in your inbox as soon as they are published!

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If you are a Real Estate and are not using Google Plus you should be! Google Plus is unlike any other social network because of it's direct tie in with Google. When someone is logged into Google and has you in a circle the chances of them seeing your post when doing a search online increase dramatically. This makes it a real smart move for Realtors to use Google plus on a regular basis, Using Google Plus for Real Estate is only going to benefit the long term growth of your online visibility especially if you have claimed Google authorship.

Kristine Dugan's curator insight, February 24, 2014 10:50 PM

Great article to consider adding Google Plus to your Social Media Marketing Strategy #SocialMediaTipsForRealtors

Bill Gassett's comment, February 25, 2014 8:04 AM
Thanks for sharing Kristine!
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9 ways to pass your home inspection

9 ways to pass your home inspection | Real Estate Articles Worth Reading | Scoop.it
Getting your home inspected before it has been listed for sale can help expedite your sale as any problems can be addressed prior to closing. Here are some steps to keep in mind.
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If you are selling a home getting it inspected before you put it on the market often times can make a lot of sense. Discover and fix problems before they ruin your sale.

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Lung Cancer Threat from Radon Exposure A Real Concern For EPA

Lung Cancer Threat from Radon Exposure A Real Concern For EPA | Real Estate Articles Worth Reading | Scoop.it
The EPA is aggressively pushing homeowners to do radon checks in hopes of reducing lung cancer threat.
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Did you know that radon in homes is one of the leading causes of lung cancer? If you are selling a home the purchaser will more than likely test for radon. Make sure you understand what radon is and how you can get rid of it in your home.

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When to Pay Points on a Mortgage Loan

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When to pay points on a mortgage loan. Determining the cost differences between paying points on a mortgage or not.
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When you are going to be buying a home there are times when it makes sense to pay points when getting a mortgage and other times it does not. Do you know when it is appropriate to pay points? Take a look and find out.

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5 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Real Estate Blog

5 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Real Estate Blog | Real Estate Articles Worth Reading | Scoop.it
Are you maximizing the value of your real estate blog? Follow these 5 easy tips to boost the effectiveness of your next real estate blog post.
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Having a real estate blog is not about hard selling. A blog should reflect your personality and knowledge. It should make people want to hire you for your expertise. Follow the advice here to make yourself and your blog more marketable.

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The Biggest Refinancing Mistakes Real Estate Owners Make

The Biggest Refinancing Mistakes Real Estate Owners Make | Real Estate Articles Worth Reading | Scoop.it
Many lenders promise that refinancing can be a simple way to cut monthly mortgage payments and create a little breathing room in your budget. Under the right circumstances, that’s true: Average...
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When re-financing your home there are mistakes that you can make that will cost you time and money. Make sure you don't make these financial mistakes!

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How To Achieve Short Sale Success

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How to achieve short sale success when selling a home.

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When trying to short sale your home the real estate agent you choose can make or break whether or not you have success and ultimately get to the closing table. Take a look at some of the things you shpuld be considering when choosing a short sale Realtor to represent your interests.

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Fixing Credit Report Errors

Fixing Credit Report Errors | Real Estate Articles Worth Reading | Scoop.it
How to fix credit report errors.
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When you are buying a home the last thing you want to find on your credit report is an error especially if it causes you to have a higher interest rate. See what you need to do in order to fix a credit report error whether you are buying a home or not.

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7 Marketing Ideas for Real Estate Agents in 2014

7 Marketing Ideas for Real Estate Agents in 2014 | Real Estate Articles Worth Reading | Scoop.it
Direct mail, boring emails, and magnets are expensive and don't work. Here's some marketing ideas for real estate agents to help you get more referrals in 2014.

Via John M. Holland
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If you are a real estate agent one of the goals should be to connect with more people on a daily basis. Whether you do this face to face or online both offer opportunities for business growth. Here are some tips to make your real estate business grow.

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Tax Write-offs That Help Homeowners

Tax Write-offs That Help Homeowners | Real Estate Articles Worth Reading | Scoop.it
Owning a home offers lots of benefits, including ways to reduce your tax bill.
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When you own a home there are many ways to skin a cat in making sure you get the maximum tax benefits. Take a look at this excellent article and use it as a guide in making sure you claim all the tax benefits associated with home ownership.

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Twitter Tips: 6 Guidelines Every Real Estate Pro Should Know

Twitter Tips: 6 Guidelines Every Real Estate Pro Should Know | Real Estate Articles Worth Reading | Scoop.it
There are half a billion Twitter accounts in the world and more than 140
million in the US alone. It's easy to think that with an audience that
large, Twitter would be a prime network for selling real estate.

Not so fast, Speed Racer. While it's important to have an online presence
and a digital marketing strategy that includes social media, it will only
work well if you do it right. And although Twitter can be quite effective
for building new and lasting connections with professionals and potential
clients, it isn't the best place for blasting out sales pitches. 

Read on for six tips on how to use Twitter effectively for real estate.
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How you can use Twitter for Real Estate. Don't fall into the trap that so many real estate agents do like sharing real estate listings and nothing else.

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How To Negotiate Issues After A Home Inspection

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 How To Negotiate Issues After A Home Inspection by Bill Gassett. Enjoy This Real Estate Article? "Subscribe To My Blog - It's FREE and No Spam EVER!" Get my blog articles in your inbox as soon as they are published!

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When selling a home one of the big hurdles that you have to get past is the home inspection. Often times an uneducated buyer will over react to issues discoved during the inspection. There are also times where a sly buyer will try to use the home inspection as a tool to re-negotiate the transaction. I am not talking about legitimate repair items but benign things that the buyer was aware of before making their offer. Given these circumstances it makes it really important that a seller know how to negotiate home inspection repairs and also have a good Realtor in their corner who is also good at navigating the home inspection requests.

Bill Gassett's comment, September 7, 2014 5:36 PM
Thanks very much for sharing how to negotiate a home inspection.
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30 Can't-Miss Home Staging Tips

30 Can't-Miss Home Staging Tips | Real Estate Articles Worth Reading | Scoop.it
Designed to Sell designer Lisa LaPorta shares some of her best home staging tips.
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Here are thirty home staging tips you should take note of when you are going to be selling your home!

Naomi Pena's curator insight, November 2, 2014 4:43 PM

Really good tips to prepare your house for sale

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Understanding Short Sale Transactions | A Guide to Short Sale Facts & Myths

Understanding Short Sale Transactions | A Guide to Short Sale Facts & Myths | Real Estate Articles Worth Reading | Scoop.it
            Understanding Short Sale Transactions | A Guide to Short Sale Facts & Myths...
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Here is a comprehensive guide to understanding all aspects of a real estate short sale.

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Top 5 Tax Breaks for Real Estate Agents

Top 5 Tax Breaks for Real Estate Agents | Real Estate Articles Worth Reading | Scoop.it
By Lolly Spindler It’s almost that time of year…tax season! Although it’s not the most fun—or even something we look forward to—it’s a necessary evil. On the up side, unlike other professionals, re...
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As a real estate agent it is important to keep track of your deductions that you are allowed to take. Do you know what they are? Take a look at the article and find out.

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10 Things Many Borrowers Don't Know About VA Loans

10 Things Many Borrowers Don't Know About VA Loans | Real Estate Articles Worth Reading | Scoop.it
For the vast majority of military borrowers, VA loans represent the most powerful lending program on the market. These flexible, no-down payment loans...
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Tne things you need to be aware of when getting  Veterans Loan.

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Google+ for Real Estate Agents: A Beginner’s Guide

Google+ for Real Estate Agents: A Beginner’s Guide | Real Estate Articles Worth Reading | Scoop.it
Have you joined Google+ yet? In addition to being a great way to win a free year of Point2 Agent Pro, joining Google+ is great for SEO. Since Google+ is run by
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How to use Google Plus as a Real Estate agent. Make sure you read some of the posts mentioned in the article about Google Plus.

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Ten Tips For Selling Your Home

Ten Tips For Selling Your Home | Real Estate Articles Worth Reading | Scoop.it
It seems it’s “tips” week here at CG and today we’re talking about some general suggestions for selling your home.  When I say “we” I mean I’ve invited my mister to share some tips with you since...
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Here are ten excellent tips you should follow when selling your home. It is common sense advice that will help you sell your home for more money in less amount of time.

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