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I always ask my clients to write or email me, and tell me truthfully how they appreciated my service to them. Their feedback is so important! Here are a few highlights of what people are saying about me...
ATTITUDE
“Cathy helped me as a person, not a number.”
Jim Townsend
GREAT!
“Great- personable- efficient and effective!”
Christy Moore
Many, Many Thanks!
"We liked the fact that Cathy handled one crisis after another at long distance."
-Dr. Wayne & Mary Knochel
PERSONALITY
“I chose to work with Cathy because of her will to do her best..."
M. & M. Lynch
SHOWINGS
“I had more showings in the “off” season than “in” season with others.”
Anonymous
Terrific!
"...I'm not sure I could have survived the experience without Cathy's care and concern. Cathy was terrific!"
Pat Krusewski
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“Totally likeable, very knowledgeable, easy to talk to.”
Dorothy Meyers
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Tax Considerations >Tax Implications of Selling Your House Most of my clients profit from selling their homes, and they often have questions about capital gains tax.
When you sell your primary residence, you are not taxed on your profit if (1) you have lived in the home for two out of the last five years and (2) your gain does not exceed $250,000 as a single taxpayer or $500,000 as a married couple filing jointly. Gains above these limits are taxed at the current rate of 15% for higher income taxpayers and 5% for lower income taxpayers. In 2008 the 15% rate will continue for higher income taxpayers; while the 5% lower income rate will drop to 0% for the 2008 tax year only. On January 1, 2009, the long-term capital gains tax rates will once again be 15% and 5% through 2010.
Homeowners can use this tax-free provision every two years. As set forth in the American Job Creation Act of 2004, properties converted from a 1031 exchange property into a primary residence must be held and used as a primary residence for at least five years to qualify for the tax exemption.
Consult your tax accountant for more detailed information regarding your particular circumstance.
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What did 75% of 10,000 buyers surveyed by the NAR list as their top reasons for selecting a Real Estate Professional?
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Knowledge of the housing market, knowledge of real estate practices and financing, and familiarity with neighborhoods. |
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