Since I brought it up, I figured I should post up how I believe real estate would be handled.
The tax is only on new items and services. So, obviously new homes would be taxed. The tax would be included in the sale price when
Tag Archives: real estate
Since I previously brought up the FairTax…
- Monday, 13 August 2007 14:18
- Written by Lane Bailey
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Eminent Domain Abuse
- Saturday, 11 August 2007 09:30
- Written by Lane Bailey
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This should be one of the keystone and defining issues for the NAR. I know that the NAR and some of the state associations are working (too) quietly to curb governmental abuses of the Power of Eminent Domain.
If you are unfamiliar with Eminent Domain, it is the power that governments of various levels have to condemn private property for public usage. Don’t be thrown off by the word condemn, it has needn’t have anything to do with condition of the property. Some examples
I called this one a month ago…
- Friday, 10 August 2007 09:05
- Written by Lane Bailey
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I just got today’s REALTOR Magazine Online Daily Update. This was one of the stories that was featured. It is about how foreclosures are up. They make up 10% of the listings in CA, as opposed to 1.7% last year. But, at the same time, distressed properties aren’t listed at much of a discount compared to other properties.
A month ago,
Luxurious Entry Level Homes?
- Wednesday, 08 August 2007 21:16
- Written by Lane Bailey
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I was out today with a client looking at entry level homes. One of the homes we looked at turned out to be a seemingly under-priced townhome. This wasn’t of interest to my client, but it did have some interest for me. But, it got me thinking… (regular readers will recognize the danger here)
7000 SF Log Home on Lake Lanier
- Tuesday, 07 August 2007 11:19
- Written by Lane Bailey
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I’ve been wanting to post about this property for a LONG time. It isn’t my listing, but I know the sellers, and it is a fabulous home for the right people.
If you are looking for a unique home on Lake Lanier,