Federal gift tax: when this tax must be paid

Definition of a gift. The IRS defines a gift as “giving property (including money), or the use or proceeds of property, without expecting to receive something of at least equal value in return. Gift tax applies if the giver intends to whether the transfer is a gift or not.” In other words, if you make a transfer for which you […]

5 wealth creation secrets of the rich

You’ve probably heard people say that they’ve tried everything under the sun and given up on the idea of ​​building wealth. Is there still a piece of the puzzle missing? People seeking financial success often want overnight results and wonder why they are disappointed. Wealth creation is a structured process. Rome wasn’t built in a day and neither will your […]

Insulating your attic

Cut energy costs by making sure your attic is properly insulated and ventilated. As heat rises, the attic is the first place to check to make sure it’s properly insulated. There should be at least 12 inches (preferably 15 inches) of insulation in the attic. Insulation is assigned an R value to indicate how good it is. For every 1 […]

Investment in Thane Apartments

Thane is a suburb of Mumbai that has become one of the biggest housing meccas in the entire city. There are many different types of apartments available in Thane. Some apartments are available to rent and others to buy. Apartment types in Thane range from budget apartments to luxury suites. Whatever your price range, you will be able to find […]

How to build a cobblestone house

He huffed and puffed and brought the house down, certainly not if the house was built of cobblestones. Building cobblestone houses was a folk art that flourished in upstate New York from 1825 until the Civil War in 1860. Many of the more than 700 cobblestone houses that were built survive today, a testament to their fine craftsmanship. To build […]

What is Stucco?

Stucco. That’s a good name for a building material with attitude. Of course, there’s more to stucco than attitude. There’s plenty of substance, too. As with any building system, though, failures happen. Often those failures occur when the system is improperly installed. Because stucco has so many variables, there’s plenty of opportunity for mistakes to occur. Siding, by contrast, is […]

Foreclosure Property Money Pits – Tips from a Certified Home Inspector

New home buyers should be extremely cautious regarding hidden property defects of a foreclosure real estate purchase. Recent national real estate data reports that the majority of real estate transactions are now part of a foreclosure process. At the same time, a significant percentage of these buyers forgo the recommended professional home inspection process. Buyers are skipping this careful inspection […]