Selling your home with a "free" warranty can feel like a safety net for nervous buyers, but it also creates legal landmines ...

Rental property ownership has its benefits, but selling can create a big tax hit. Thankfully, there are a few strategies you ...

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Homeowners who sell at a loss usually get no tax break on primary residences. IRS treats it as personal property, not an ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

The tax rules for a home sale are pretty clear-cut, yet I continue to speak with people who are confused about what they will owe if they were to sell their primary residence. This confusion may be ...

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers tax questions on the gain exclusion tax break when you sell your home.

Dear Liz: My siblings and I are considering selling a triplex. It was bequeathed to us by our mother when she died in 2007. There is no mortgage and it is fully occupied. If we sell, my wife and I ...

You buy rental properties to invest in and then eventually sell and earn capital gains. It can be one of the smartest investments you make in your lifetime. Before you sell, though, there are certain ...

Starter homes are often small, affordable homes that are a stepping stone to something more permanent. But in today’s competitive housing landscape, moving up from that first property can be ...