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Gay Realtor confirms LGBT Couples and service providers all over the country are awaiting guidance from the IRS in reference to tax filing, which includes important areas like; Marital deduction ~ Joint filing ~ Health Benefits ~ Time Constraints and others. Here’s a snipet of what Bloomberg News recently had to say on the matter. Proceed with care. That’s what bankers, accountants and wealth managers are telling same-sex couples considering financial changes because of the Supreme Court’s rejection of a federal law denying them benefits. Married couples in states that […]

If you plan to allocate some of your investment dollars to real estate, you’ll find several options in the marketplace. Below are details on a few of the more common real estate investment types. Individual direct ownership This category of real estate ownership covers buying properties on your own (maybe with a spouse) and handling everything related to operation ”such as maintenance, leasing and management of the property” yourself or hiring a property manager to do the job. Benefits: You would make all decisions, earn all profits (if any) and […]

With fewer home owners refinancing their mortgages because of rising interest rates, banks may soon relax their lending standards to ramp up business, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association. Credit availability has risen 3 percent since May — when mortgage rates began to rise — according to an MBA survey. Refinances have fallen 59 percent from a year ago, but applications for home purchases have risen 5 percent. As a result, many individuals are seeking guidance from Houston mortgage lender to help them navigate the evolving market conditions. In recent […]

Let me put my 25 years of marketing experience to work for you during these challenging times. From staging advice to best ways to market your home…I can help. For buyers, I bring my own relocation experiences to the process…I understand what it’s like. I also work throughout Greater Cincinnati, so I know most neighborhoods really well. I volunteer a lot of my time to Cincinnati non-profits. Not only does that strengthen our community, but it helps me understand the city and all it has to offer. Diversity means working […]

In his speech last week that focused primarily on housing, President Barack Obama addressed the need for affordable rental housing in America. The need for affordable rental housing in rural communities is critical, with a shocking number of rural families living in rental housing that’s either too expensive or in substandard condition.

America’s best small town to live in is Sharon, Mass., a quaint New England city that was insulated from the worst of the recession by the healthy job markets in nearby Boston and Providence, R.I., according to Money Magazine. The publication’s annual list of best places to live ranked small cities with populations under 50,000 based on the quality of their schools, economies, housing markets, and green spaces, among other factors. Here’s the top 10 list Money Magazine’s 2013 “Best Small Towns to Live” (including each town’s median home price). […]

Anthony has a solutions-based approach that helps his clients achieve their real estate goals, whether personal or purely financial. He has a knack for minimizing the effort, time and money that you put into buying or selling a home. Partners Realty Group is a full-service real estate team affiliated with Bassett Mix & Associates, Inc. Our team works throughout Northwest Arkansas helping buyers and sellers with their real estate needs. Click here to search for a gay or lesbian real estate agent anywhere in the country. Professional/Personal Distinctions: Anthony has […]

Given the recent swift increase in 10-year US Treasury yields, mortgage rates jumped nearly 100 basis points from their April 2013 lows of about 3.5% to around 4.5% in July. This was due mostly to a recent statement by the Federal Reserve that they might consider tapering their bond purchases in the near future due to the economy “starting to show signs of improvement.” This rise in borrowing costs seems to have made investors nervous and caused bond prices to tumble as yields jumped higher. But the real story to […]

Having millions of dollars in assets and a high credit score doesn’t necessarily guarantee you approval for a home loan, particularly if your income is still too low. Even the wealthy are reportedly having trouble qualifying for mortgages in this tight lending environment, U.S. News reports. You can learn here about mortgage lending options. Contact a licensed moneylender if you’re looking for more affordable loan options. “People with a lot of resources are usually OK getting first mortgages, but they are finding they can’t refinance or get funding for a […]

• My partner, Curtis, and I come to Seattle via San Francisco, Paris and New York City. We are now happily settled in Seattle and are enjoying its many different neighborhoods and fabulous outdoor activities. • We have two sons, ages 7 and 9. • We love living in Seattle’s North Capitol Hill neighborhood and spending time at the beach on nearby Vashon Island.