Buying or Renting US property
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Before 1986, ALL state and local taxes and interest payments were deductible. There is talk of eliminating the deductions for home interest but that is considered a "third rail" type of issue.
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Take a look at "Schedule A" line 6 on real estate taxes. If one finances, then the home mortgage interest is also deductible.
Before 1986, ALL state and local taxes and interest payments were deductible. There is talk of eliminating the deductions for home interest but that is considered a "third rail" type of issue.
Before 1986, ALL state and local taxes and interest payments were deductible. There is talk of eliminating the deductions for home interest but that is considered a "third rail" type of issue.
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Mrs P and I have viewed over 100 houses, maybe even 150, in NC and NY (we're very picky buyers!) and I only ever recall seeing the sellers on one occasion. We looked at tenanted properties a couple of times, so there was an opportunity to to talk to them, but, honestly, the chances of you having an opportunity to meet the sellers and discuss the property is slim-to-none.
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Most realtors like to have the owners out of the way when they show because some get bent out of shape/upset at prospective buyers looking in their cupboards, making derogatory comments about the color scheme, etc.! On the other hand, some prospective buyers feel uncomfortable if the owner is 'hovering"!
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Yes, in all the many houses the husband and I viewed, it was very rare to catch even a glimpse of the owner. And--again--it was somewhat awkward when we did. There's a reason most sellers use estate agencies, despite their fees (and other drawbacks)--it's just easier on all parties.
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