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The Big Three Homeowner Tax Breaks

August 7th, 2009

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Yesterday, I discussed a few of the tax benefits land ownership provides people as it relates to IRA Roth accounts. If you’re a homeowner, you understand the taxes you pay aren’t cheap. BUT there are other tax benefits to being a homeowner that help offset the taxes.

Here are the BIG 3 homeowner tax breaks:
1) The [...]

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The Tax Benefits of Land

August 6th, 2009

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Another reason to invest in land now is to take advantage of the current 15% capital gains rate. Or consider a 1031 tax-free exchange of property.

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A Brief History of the Texaplex

To understand why the areas of Dallas Ft. Worth, Austin, San Antonio and Houston are succeeding, David Winans gives a brief insight into some of the factors that have led to the sustained boom of this region.

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Explaining the “Texaplex”

Today we continue looking at the “Texaplex”, a term used by Dave Winans to describe the triangular area between Dallas/Ft. Worth, Houston, San Antonio and Austin. This area has seen large amounts of growth that is out-pacing the rest of the nation.

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Texaplex Land Buying

Texas is thriving while so many other states are struggling.

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The Eyes of Texas are on Business

For those who live in Texas, it’s tough not to be proud. Texans think their state is special, and don’t mind telling you about how it’s the BIGGEST and the BEST. In the case of business and housing, those Texans are right.

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What is A Master Planned Community?

June 18th, 2009

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Living in a master-planned community is not a new idea. In fact, planned communities dates back as far as the earliest American cities. Buying land in one of these communities is not only a wise investment, it’s a great way to leave a lasting legacy for generations to come.

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The Effects of Population Increases

June 16th, 2009

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As long as our overall population continues to increase the demand for land will be present.

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Get it Before it’s Gone

June 10th, 2009

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The market for rural land in most areas is transparent. Land of all types is a finite resource. Good land — however defined — is even more finite.

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Why Buy Land Today? – The Price Is Right

June 3rd, 2009

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So let’s start with price because it really is the simple answer. In another recent blog post I read – “Why is today any different from a few years ago?” Is this just another ad campaign, conceived by less-than-creative marketing groups, telling ‘Joe Consumer’ that now is the right time to buy? Or a [...]

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