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Reverse or Starker tax-deferred exchange (1031)

Written by Guest on 2010-01-15.

Reverse exchanges not only produce significant tax savings for you but gives you "control" over your replacement property before disposing of your relinquished property. This provides greatly enhanced planning opportunities and reduces the...

How to take advantage of property tax appeal process

Written by Joe Gentile on 2010-01-10.

The decrease in home prices does have some advantages, one of which is the opportunity to challenge property tax assessments. Often I find myself seated at closing with a homebuyer who has purchased a property for far less than the county...

Helpful links for homebuyers

Written by Federal Title on 2010-01-04.

Discover external links to websites with valuable information. Find other useful lists and links at the bottom of this page. District of Columbia Dept. of Housing & Community Development Homestead Deduction First-time homebuyer tax...

Power of Attorney pitfalls

Written by Todd Ewing on 2010-01-04.

In my 18 years as a settlement attorney, I can point to an improper Power of Attorney (POA) form as one of the most common causes of a delayed closing.You have no doubt encountered clients who are too busy or physically unable to make...

TOPA requirements for closing

Written by Federal Title on 2010-01-04.

In addition to providing Federal Title & Escrow Company with evidence of proper and timely notices to tenant(s) in accordance with Title IV of D.C. Law 3-86, "RENTAL HOUSING CONVERSION AND SALE ACT OF 1980 (a.k.a. TOPA)," Federal Title...