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Definition of Capital Gain & Equity in Regards to Real Estate
Capital gains taxes and equity are two real estate concepts that are sometimes misunderstood. In short, capital gains refers to the increase in value on a property and equity refers to the amount of a...
View ArticleWhat Does Landlocked Mean?
In real estate, "landlocked" refers to a property that has no direct access to a public street, so the only way on or off the property is to cross land owned by someone else. Usually, a landlocked...
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What Are Capital Gains Rates on Real Estate?
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) defines a capital asset as something owned for personal purposes, pleasure or investment. Capital gains are calculated when you sell a capital asset and must be...
View ArticleCherry Laurel Fungus
Cherry laurel (Prunus caroliniana) is an evergreen, broadleaf shrub that is prized by home gardeners for its rapid growth and its leathery but glossy dark green leaves. Cherry laurel is hardy in U.S....
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How to Figure Out Capital Gains Rates for Real Estate
Because real estate usually qualifies as a capital asset, you may be in for a tax break on your profits from selling it. The only time real estate won't qualify is if you're considered a dealer of real...
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Are Capital Gains From Real Estate Part of My Income?
When you sell real estate, you are usually subject to capital gains tax. Capital gains are included in your income, although they are taxed differently from your ordinary income. One important...
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Tax Treatment of a Non-Profit Gain on Real Estate
The IRS loves when you make money. When you sell your real estate at a profit, it gets to take a piece of it through capital gains tax. It can also collect tax when you sell a property at a loss but...
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Peach Trees & June Bugs
The beauty and usefulness peach trees (Prunus persica) bring to your yard is rivaled by few plants. The soft, juicy fruit this tree produces is prized by many, including the many species of green June...
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How to Install a Drainpipe for a Washer & Dryer
The drainpipe that you install for your washer/dryer unit obviously will only service the washer. The dryer doesn't hook up to the plumbing because it doesn't use water. It does need a vent, however,...
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How Does the IRS Know Your Capital Gains on Real Estate?
One of the benefits of owning real estate is the ability to sell it at a profit. When you buy real estate at one price and later sell it for a higher price, the profit you realize is called a capital...
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Can Moths Eat Leaves?
Fluttering between flowers and dense foliage, moths do not physically damage leaves as adults. In fact, mature moths eat little and usually rely on flower nectar for sustenance. On the other hand,...
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Mortgage Fraud Penalties
Each year lenders report suspicious mortgage activity to state and federal officials who investigate and prosecute cases involving calculated attempts to profit from illegal mortgage schemes. While the...
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Forsythia Roots Removal
Forsythia (Forsythia spp.) are deciduous shrubs that have extensive root systems, requiring careful digging to remove the roots. Forsythia shrubs grow up to 10 feet high and 12 feet wide, a size that...
View ArticleHow to Remove a Briggs Engine Fly Wheel
Briggs & Stratton small engines, often used in lawn mowers, rototillers and snow blowers, have an ignition system that operates off of the flywheel. Magnets in the side of the flywheel rotate past...
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