Short Sales are the “New Normal” for homeowners with mortgages. Without a negotiator you could be losing out on someone in your corner. Elizabeth Kayser and Ryan Hyde of Kayser Law Firm joins Doug and Tammie in the Cornerstone Studio to explain and dispel any myths of what a Short Sale is. Simply put, short sales begin […]
John Niemann, CPA / Niemann & Company
JOHN NIEMANN is the founder of Niemann & Company and a leading expert on solving individual and small business IRS tax problems. As a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist (CTRS) and a CPA, he has represented hundreds of taxpayers who owe the IRS, but simply cannot afford to pay. John has over 35 years experience as […]
IRS Budget Cuts = More Tax Liens and Tax Collections For The Taxpayer
John Niemann, CPA joins Doug in the Cornerstone Mortgage Studios to discuss how the IRS Budget Cuts are effecting the Taxpayer. The “Tax Gap” is IRS’ estimate of tax the Treasury misses out on, each year, because of non-filing, underreporting of income and underpayment. The total is estimated at $450 billion a year and $45 […]
Selling A Home To A Relative With John Niemann & Doug Haldeman
Generally, the Internal Revenue Service doesn’t care who you sell your house to. Whether it’s going to your son, your second cousin or a stranger, you’ll pay the same taxes and get the same treatment. However, there are a few special situations where the IRS takes a more careful look. Generally, if you’re setting up […]
Getting More of What You Want
Doug and Tammie discuss a recent Success Magazine article by Todd and Deb Duncan. Listen in to hear how to make improvements in your life.
6 Steps to Buying a Home That Will Increase in Value
You can’t control every aspect, so you have to control what you can. 1. Buy a distressed sale if you are willing to do some work. 2. Don’t buy the most expensive house in your neighborhood.
How To Make Financial Planning Easy With A Simple Checklist
Each person’s individual plan will differ, but once you have the checklist, you can fill in the specifics and monitor it regularly. If you have doubts or questions, work with a trusted professional who can help make it easy for you. In the meantime we wanted give you the four essential pillars of a financial […]
Why A Baby Boomer May Want To Downsize
Did you know that boomers will turn 65 at a rate of about 8,000 a day for the next 18 years? That’s a lot of American homeowners who are reaching retirement age and starting to think about their next phase in life. If you or your parents fall into this category, it could be a […]
Is Putting in an Early Bid on a House Worth it?
Most home buyers carefully consider putting in an offer on a new listing, how long should you wait to make the bid? When should you hold back on putting your bid in? Unfortunately, there’s no practical advice for this timeline. The pace of home buying is determined in two parts, by the market and by […]
Market Update/Fair Housing Lawsuits/Obama Diversifying Neighborhoods
Market Update This has been a very volatile week in the market. Here are the major headlines: The International markets have been riding the rollercoaster in Greece as they vote on a referendum that affects the stability of the Eurozone. Jobs Report (Non-Farms Payroll) was weaker than expected. There were 223,000 Jobs created in June, […]
