Bedel Blog

With additional income comes additional taxation. While some people accept this at face value, in reality, some simple considerations can lead to additional tax deductions associated with renting your second home.

One of the most notable changes stated that sellers are no longer required to pay the buyer’s agent commission. While this change was meant to benefit sellers and buyers alike by lowering commissions, it doesn’t exactly benefit first-time home buyers.

With the real estate bubble that has been the driving force behind China’s explosive growth deflating, future growth must come from elsewhere.

Having conversations and making money decisions can be tough when it involves loved ones. Being proactive can save both your money and relationships.

While it seems the economy has bottomed out and the recovery has begun, high unemployment and the prospect of a "second wave" of COVID-19 cases continues to create uncertainty for many businesses, including the real estate market.

In the investment world, real estate is generally dominated by office buildings, industrial warehouses, retail stores, and apartment buildings. Given that the real estate market had a significant downturn during the 2008 recession, how is real estate holding up during this pandemic?

Anyone who has worked with a realtor has a general idea of the basics of the job, but there’s much more to real estate than showing homes and brokering deals. It turns out realtors can provide many services to their clients that you might not be aware of. If you’re in the market to buy or sell, be sure to check out several ways your realtor can be working for you.

We’re coming off the best year for existing home sales in 11 years…so is now the right time for you to downsize? Many might advise you to take the money and run, but it could come at a cost. We’ve outlined the pros and cons for downsizing, and what each might mean for your bottom line.

Have you ever wanted to own a skyscraper? How about an entire apartment complex? Well, good news, now you can! And, you don’t have to meet “accredited investor” requirements. How? It’s called crowdfunding!

The busy home-buying season is just ahead. Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned homeowner looking to upgrade or downsize, it’s important to know how much home you can afford to buy.