Housing Counsel by Benny L. Kass
Housing Counsel
My partner and I recently signed a contract to buy a condominium unit, and settlement is scheduled to take place by the end of the month. We will put up equal amounts of money for the purchase and have agreed to share all expenses equally.
 
Housing Counsel: Help your family, but beware 'phantom interest' (By Benny L. Kass, October 24, 2009)
 
Housing Counsel: Can't Sell? You May Still Be Able to Save Your Tax Exemption. (By Benny L. Kass, October 17, 2009)
 
Housing Counsel: A New D.C. Tax on Cooperative Housing (By Benny L. Kass, October 10, 2009)
 
Housing Counsel: Short-Sale Debt Could Follow You (By Benny L. Kass, September 26, 2009)
 
Postponing the Investor's Tax Bill (By Benny L. Kass, September 19, 2009)
 
Housing Counsel: Tax Planning Tips For Inherited Properties (By Benny L. Kass, September 12, 2009)
 
Housing Counsel: Even If Seller Has Winning Case, Going to Court May Not Be Worth It (By Benny L. Kass, September 5, 2009)
 
Housing Counsel: A Quick Lesson on Short Sales and Taxes (By Benny L. Kass, August 29, 2009)
 
Housing Counsel: Casualty Losses at Home Bring No Windfall From the IRS (By Benny L. Kass, August 22, 2009)
 
Housing Counsel: What Happens to the Loan When a Couple Separates? (By Benny L. Kass, August 15, 2009)
 
Housing Counsel: Establishing a Distressed Homeowner's 'Right to Rent' (By Benny L. Kass, August 1, 2009)
 
Housing Counsel: New Disclosure Rules Could Mean a Later Settlement (By Benny L. Kass, July 25, 2009)
 
Housing Counsel: If Tax Escrow Ends Up Short, Set Aside Funds Through the Year (By Benny L. Kass, July 18, 2009)
 
Housing Counsel: Condo Officers Can't Pay Themselves Fees if Bylaws Forbid It (By Benny L. Kass, July 11, 2009)
 
Housing Counsel: Shop Around for That Refinance, but Don't Delay (By Benny L. Kass, July 4, 2009)
 
Housing Counsel: Your Neighbor's Open House, Your Rights (By Benny L. Kass, June 27, 2009)
 
Housing Counsel: For Maryland Condo Owners, Misfortune Just Got More Expensive (By Benny L. Kass, June 20, 2009)
 
Housing Counsel: Even as You Stare Down Documents at Settlement, Be Ready for Disaster at Home (By Benny L. Kass, June 13, 2009)
 
Housing Counsel: Who Qualifies For Home Buyers' Tax Credit? (By Benny L. Kass, June 6, 2009)
 

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