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7 Tax Tips for Home Sellers in Port-Elizabeth

December 1, 2019

Selling your home is a big step that will affect your life in multiple ways for years to come. What many sellers don’t realize is the unexpected impact it can have on their finances, especially if they make money on the sale. You can bet Uncle Sam will want his cut, so before you start … Continued

Step By Step Guide For Reviewing Offers For Your Port-Elizabeth House

December 1, 2019

By marthinus

You’ve cleaned and painted and staged and mowed, you’ve listed your house, and now some offers are coming in. Congratulations! But what now? How do you evaluate those offers to choose the best one, the one that right for you? Actually, there’s a lot more to it than just accepting the highest bid. So take … Continued

5 Home Selling Mistakes A Port-Elizabeth Real Estate Agent Will Help You Avoid

December 1, 2019

By marthinus

If buying that home was filled with a never-ending series of tasks creating an emotional roller coaster ride, don’t think that selling the home is any less complicated. Sure, you have the experience of going through escrow behind you but many homeowners leave money on the table when selling. They don’t get the profits they … Continued

Costs of Selling Your Port-Elizabeth House: What You Can Do To Avoid Them

November 4, 2019

By marthinus

As we all know, it takes money to make money. Accordingly, there are costs involved in selling your house. But first-time sellers may not be aware of the extent of these costs. If, however, you can bring down the inevitable selling costs, you can make more money on the sale. And the first step is … Continued

How To Add More Value to Your House in Port-Elizabeth

November 4, 2019

By marthinus

The idea of homeownership is to build equity in your home that becomes an asset over time. In fact, a home is often the largest asset many people will ever have with the exception of perhaps a retirement plan. There are ways for you to maximize the value of the asset before you sell. Improvements can happen … Continued

Understanding The Closing Process From A Seller’s Perspective In Port-Elizabeth

November 3, 2019

By marthinus

For first-time home sellers, the closing process may seem both overwhelming and intimidating. There are in fact a bunch of steps in the process, along with no small amount of financial and legal intricacies – all of which is made more confusing by the industry jargon. But if you know what to expect ahead of … Continued

What To Do NOW To Sell Your Property This Summer in Port-Elizabeth

November 3, 2019

By marthinus

Planning on selling your home during the hot summer real estate market? Don’t wait until you are about to list to determine what needs to be done. Plan ahead to keep your sanity and maximize your listing price options. Here are key items on what to do now to sell your property this summer in … Continued

The Tax Advantages of A 1031 Exchange For Port-Elizabeth Home Sellers

November 2, 2019

By marthinus

If you own any commercial or investment properties and you want to sell, you have a problem, especially if you make a good profit on the transaction. The problem lies in the fact that you’ll be hit with a hefty capital gains tax bill – and there goes all the money you made on the … Continued

Ways To Save Money When Selling Your Home in Port-Elizabeth

November 2, 2019

By marthinus

A home sale generates hundreds of thousands of dollars. Even with the high revenues and potential capital gains, everyone wants to maximize profits. While you don’t want to spend money that doesn’t provide a return on investment in the final sale price, don’t hesitate to put the right money into your home. Save money in … Continued

Step By Step Guide For Buying an Investment House in Port-Elizabeth

November 1, 2019

By marthinus

You’re looking for a way to make some extra money and have an idea for how: Buying an investment house. Owning a property that you either renovate and sell or rent out to tenants is a great way to build some extra capital and make money. Here is a step by step guide for buying … Continued