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Even Qualified Buyers Can’t Get a Home Loan – Owner Finance!

You and your spouse hold steady jobs and you have both had those jobs for over two years. You don’t have a house to sell to move into a new house, you have perfect credit and a down payment to boot! So nothing should be holding you back on buying your dream home should it? Real estate broker’s hands are tied in today’s market. They are struggling to get even the “textbook” buyer a home loan.

Today’s unique real estate market situation calls for a unique solution. A solution that protects both the buyer and the seller. The seller gets the full asking price for the property. In exchange, the seller retains the mortgage for a period of time. The buyer assumes the payments (mortgage, taxes and insurance) when moving into the property. Further, the buyer assumes maintenance of the property. Both the buyer and the seller become part of a holding company, called the trust. This becomes a business arrangement, which requires the buyer to perform fully and properly. At the conclusion of a specified time, the buyer then obtains a conventional mortgage on the property they have been living in during the specified time, at the price agreed-upon, when the trust was created.

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This provides the buyer a “track record” towards qualifying for a mortgage. The seller knows they are getting their asking price, and is relieved of the burden of the expenses associated with property, now.

There are other advantages to both the buyer and the seller for utilizing this time-limited trust arrangement. The key point for the buyer and seller is they can move NOW, and each party’s interests are protected. While the trust does have finite time duration, it does provide some “breathing room” and certainty to both partners in these difficult times.

To learn more about Owner Financing and the many benefits it has to both buyers and sellers in today’s real estate market, please visit our blog at:

http://www.AustinOwnerFinancedHomes.com

http://www.GreatHomesTexas.com

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In This Economy – Getting Your Taxes Right Is Even More Important

Let’s face it… Getting your taxes right was always important. No matter if you are single, married, have children, don’t have children, work for a large company or are self employed, getting your taxes done right can make a big difference. Having your taxes properly prepared ensures, not only that you get the right deductions and receive the maximum amount of refund owed to you, but it also makes sure that if you owe taxes, you won’t end up overpaying. So no matter which way you look at it, proper preparation of your taxes actually saves you money!

This leads us to the very important question…. “How do you make sure that you get your taxes done properly?” Well here are some things you should consider. First of all, no matter what your filing status is, unless you are a tax professional yourself, it is always best to find a tax professional that you trust to prepare your returns. A lot of people have the perception that preparing and filing their own taxes is easy and it saves them money. In a very few cases, this might be true but for the vast majority of people, preparing and filing your own taxes may actually be more costly. Almost every year, some portion of the tax code changes. If you are not a tax professional you, more than likely, will not be aware of the current years’ changes and not knowing the rules will not be an acceptable excuse should you be audited and mistakes are found. If you accidentally overpay your taxes, that may not be such a big deal, but why take that chance? You want to be sure that you get back every dollar that you are entitled to. In the worst case scenario, should you underpay your taxes; that could lead to expensive penalties, court costs, attorney fees and even jail time. Why run the risk. Tax professionals are kept up to date with all the changes of the tax code and the nuances of the ever changing rules, so they are the best option when it comes to preparing your taxes properly.

If you own a business, the preparation of your taxes gets much more complex. You now have to not only file your personal taxes (which will include salaries, bonuses and any other dividends that you have paid yourself from the company), but also your corporate tax returns. If you own any stocks, bonds, annuities, property such as vehicles, furniture, office equipment, etc or real estate (residential or commercial, personal or investment), then all of these things will have to be taken into consideration as well. A tax professional will be able to help you understand exactly what is and what is not deductible, how much you can deduct for each type of deduction and how best to structure your finances so that you only pay what is rightfully and legally due and no more. They can also advise you as to where your monies should be stored (and how much) for maximum tax benefits and protection.

Especially if you are starting a business, a good tax professional should be one of the first things that you acquire. They can be very beneficial in assisting you with the financial foundation of your business including payroll services, accounting, bookkeeping, sales tax, business planning and more. This will ensure that your business has a solid foundation to build on and give you a better chance for success.

When looking for a tax professional, find out what states they are licensed for. Choosing someone that is not licensed in your state could prove costly. Secondly, ask if the person you are dealing with is a CPA. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is the statutory title of qualified accountants in the United States who have passed the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Examination and have met additional state education and experience requirements for certification as a CPA.

If you are in the DC / Metro Area JMU Tax & Financial Services would be a great choice for your tax and accounting needs. With 5 locations and staffing fully qualified CPA’s they have the knowledge and experience to assist you with a variety of services.

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