Greg Schowe with United Country Real Estate- Commercial joins Doug and Tammie in the studio to help shed some light on the 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange opportunity for investors. The payment of income or capital gain tax on the sale of property can be voluntary thanks to Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code which […]
Home Buying
Home Buyer Checklist Once You Are Under Contract
Congratulations you are under contract! You have successfully negotiated a price and signed a contract on your new home. Now what? The contract to closing period can be one of the most stressful parts of the home buying process, so Doug and Tammie have put together a checklist of steps to help you. Check […]
Donna Joerling “The Property Whisperer”
Donna Joerling with the Joerling Group Real Estate Company joins Doug and Tammie in studios to discuss what rural property and second homes have to offer to buyers and sellers. Tammie says, “Donna is ‘The Property Whisperer’, She just has this magnetic energy about her that inspires you to enjoy life and see the potential […]
Managing Money During Major Life Events
Are you getting married, divorced? Have you lost your job? How about a baby? or Buying your first home? We have put together some thought provoking ideas to slow you down and think how you can be prepared for effectively managing your money during some of these major life events. Marriage Discuss finances early on. If […]
Are You Living House Poor?
One common problem that people run into is that they become house poor. What does this mean? You are house poor if you have no extra money to pay for emergencies, cover your expenses and save for the future, because your house payment is too large. Your house payment should be about twenty-five percent of […]
SHORT SALES WITH KAYSER LAW FIRM
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Importance of Dealing with a Mortgage Expert
Heath Keller, senior loan officer at Cornerstone Mortgage joins Doug and Tammie in studio to discuss the importance of dealing with a mortgage expert. Tune in to 97.1 today @ 4pm or listen to the audio to learn more about CoSigners on loans (aka Non-Occupant CoBorrowers), Loan Quality Initiative, using gift funds, and more!
