Capital Gains Tax Discourages Owners From Selling, Senate Hears

Capital Gains Tax Discourages Owners From Selling, Senate Hears

The Senate heard testimony on Tuesday regarding federal taxes on the profits from home sales, which industry advocates say could be discouraging millions of homeowners from selling. Kevin Brown, president of the... Read more »
The Metros Where Inflation Claims the Bulk of Equity Since 1990

The Metros Where Inflation Claims the Bulk of Equity Since 1990

As lawmakers consider a proposal to index capital gains to inflation, it raises a hard question for homeowners: How much of your equity is actual wealth, and how much is just a... Read more »
The ‘Exit Tax’ That Can Make Vacant Homes Worth Holding

The ‘Exit Tax’ That Can Make Vacant Homes Worth Holding

In a normal market, an empty home is a wasting asset: Equity sits trapped, no rent comes in, and the owner keeps paying property taxes, insurance, maintenance, utilities, and fees. But the... Read more »