California’s welfare exemption partially exempts qualifying properties owned by eligible nonprofit organizations and entities from property taxes when they build or convert residential rental housing serving low-income tenants. Now, the welfare exemption is expanded in three counties to include moderate-income tenants when eligible.
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The renter’s tax credit will increase significantly beginning for tax year 2026.
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The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced new tax rates and standard deductions for 2026.
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This article explains how to offer tax advice when appropriate, increasing an agent’s marketability by widening the range of services and advice offered to clients.
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An owner or buyer of historic property in need of TLC can reduce their property tax by entering into a restoration and property tax agreement, called a Mills Act subsidy.
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Real estate agents negotiating a transaction advise clients on tax consequences
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Greenspan v. County of Los Angeles Facts: A property owner demolishes the improvements on the...
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CSHV 1999 Harrison LLC v. County of Alameda
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An agent uses RPI Forms 170 and 171 to propose an exchange of properties to another agent and to negotiate the exchange of properties.
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290 Div. (EAT) v. City and County of San Francisco
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Uncle Sam is ready to give homeowners a discount on their income taxes for making specific types of energy efficient improvements.
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An agent uses RPI Forms 351 and 354 when negotiating a sale or §1031 reinvestment plan.
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Now that the mad scramble to beat the tax deadline is behind us, what do agents need to know about the new mansion tax?
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Capital gains taken on the sale of real estate are taxed differently than ordinary income.
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Agents who want to stay a step ahead during the housing market downturn will become versed in property exchanges.
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Broad Beach Geologic Hazard Abatement District v. 31506 Victoria Point LLC
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The latest fraudulent and abusive tax schemes real estate professionals need to know.
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Agents use RPI Forms 137 and 317 to notify prospective buyers about the supplemental property taxes and bonded indebtedness they will receive upon transfer of ownership.
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A weekly reminder to stay on top of your practice!
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Beyond the immediate impact of rising interest rates on home prices, higher rates are also spilling over into other facets of real estate.
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