News & Events
August 17th, 2024 Real Estate Compensation Changes
As you may have read or seen, there are several changes happening this week in regards to real estate transaction compensation and the showing process for homes. The first change is that a commission to a Buyer’s Agent can no longer be advertised in the MLS or Multiple Listing Service which is widely used throughout […]
The Twelve Days of Giving
Here we are, mid-December. A time known to many as “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” But as I’ve had pointed out to me, the 12 Days of Christmas actually begins on December 25th and continues through January 6th, Epiphany. Never one to let the calendar hold me back (that and a packed travel schedule) I […]
Finns Fret that Wealthy Russians Turning too Many Homes into Summer Cabins
Countries like Portugal and Spain may be luring wealthy foreign buyers with special ‘golden visa’ residency permits that allow them to travel throughout Europe, but some Finns would like to curb wealthy Russians’ appetite for vacation homes in border areas. When Russians turn homes into summer cabins, they don’t pay municipal taxes, raising the burden for […]
It’s not too late to prepare your home for winter!
Mild Minnesota temperatures have left an opportunity for procrastinators. Take 30 minuets to make sure you have completed the following winter preparation tasks.
Foreclosure or Short Sale Potential Tax Consequences
By: Owner – Mark S. O’Connell, CPA, LLC Professional Tax Planning and Preparation More and more Americans are finding themselves in a position they hoped would never be. Financial problems or life changes coupled with owning homes that are worth far less than the mortgages that secure them have caused many to decide the only […]
