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1031 Exchange Explained – How to Defer Capital Gains & Keep Your Money Working

Have you owned an investment property for a long time? And every time you think…

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1031 Exchange Explained – How to Defer Capital Gains & Keep Your Money Working

Have you owned an investment property for a long time? And every time you think about selling, the same thought stops you cold: “The taxes would be brutal.” Capital gains….Depreciation recapture….State taxes. Before you know it, 30–40% of your profit…

Pauline Lee

January 28, 2026

What Is Escrow and Why Do I Need It?

Understanding Escrow Accounts When you’re buying a home, you’ll hear a lot of new terms—one…

Escrow

What Is Escrow and Why Do I Need It?

Understanding Escrow Accounts When you’re buying a home, you’ll hear a lot of new terms—one of the most important is “escrow.” While it might sound technical, escrow is simply a tool that helps manage and protect certain parts of your…

Pauline Lee

April 23, 2025

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