Pre-approval for a mortgage makes it easier for buyers to navigate the real estate market. By submitting an application to a mortgage lender before viewing a home, prospective buyers have a better idea of the budget that they have available. They can make better...
There is a saying that the only two sure things in life are deaths and taxes. Many people spend a significant amount of their time and energy trying to avoid both of those inevitabilities. Unfortunately, the tactics that people may employ to try to reduce their tax...
A condominium owners' association (COA) does more than just charge local property owners for the privilege of living in a community. They also serve a crucial role in preserving the investments that property owners have made. Individual property owners within the...
Unresolved tax debt can feel like a looming storm casting a shadow over your financial well-being. This financial burden can trigger stress and financial instability, whether it’s a business or personal tax debt. Thankfully, the IRS acknowledges that your current...
Establishing a business contract helps to ensure that a company has supplies or services that are necessary for continued operations. Businesses sign contracts with their employees, with outside service providers, with landlords and with vendors. They rely on the...
Making an offer to purchase real property is a massive commitment. With residential property, there is an expectation that a would-be buyer should deposit earnest money with their real estate agent or the agent representing the seller. That earnest money applies...
Condominiums are a popular housing option across Minnesota. Young professionals and older adults are among those who find the condominium lifestyle appealing. Instead of needing to constantly maintain real property, they can generally count on their condo association...
Income taxes consume quite a bit of an individual's paycheck and, therefore, directly affect their overall standard of living. When filing annual income tax returns, most working adults understandably want to minimize how much they end up paying the government. Some...
For those purchasing real estate, having a seller accept an offer often feels like a victory. Although it may mean that someone is in the home stretch, an accepted offer does not mean the race is over yet. Plenty can go wrong before people sign final documents and...
There’s been a lot of buzz about the fact that the IRS has been hiring lately, and that has a lot of sole proprietors and contract workers concerned about the possibility of audits in the future. A lot of that has to do with the fact that sole proprietors and contract...
