Kyle Jancovech Austin Texas Real Estate Agent
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Even seasoned investors can overlook one of the most valuable tools in their toolbox: a great real estate agent. Sure, you may know how to run numbers, analyze cash flow, and calculate cap rates, but the market is more than just math. A skilled agent is in the field every day, tracking trends, uncovering opportunities, …
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Even seasoned investors can overlook one of the most valuable tools in their toolbox: a great real estate agent. Sure, you may know how to run numbers, analyze cash flow, and calculate cap rates, but the market is more than just math. A skilled agent is in the field every day, tracking trends, uncovering opportunities, …
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If you’ve been sitting on the sidelines, waiting for mortgage rates to drop back below 4% before making a move, it’s time for a reality check. While we all loved the historically low rates of 2020 and 2021, those numbers were driven by extraordinary global circumstances, not typical market trends. And expecting them to return …
"What if your next home came with built-in income? Discover how living in one unit and renting out the others could slash your housing costs and build your wealth at the same time." When most people think about buying a home, they picture a single-family house. But there’s another option that could make homeownership more …
There’s a classic example used in behavioral psychology: the marshmallow test. In this experiment, children were given a choice: eat one marshmallow now, or wait a little while and get two. The lesson? Those who could delay gratification tended to experience greater success later in life. That same principle applies beautifully to homeownership. If your …
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Through a 28-year lens, tax policies on home sales haven’t kept pace with rising home values. That’s putting homeowners in a bind and stifling real estate opportunities across the board. Since 1997, the capital gains exclusion on the sale of a primary residence has remained unchanged at $250,000 for individuals and $500,000 for married couples. …
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When a home goes under contract, many assume it’s a done deal, but in reality, most real estate contracts include contingencies, or conditions that must be met for the sale to proceed. These clauses are designed to protect both buyers and sellers and offer a legal way to exit the agreement if something doesn’t go …
1. Take Advantage of Homeowner Tax Benefits Mortgage Interest Deduction: Deduct interest on up to $750,000 of acquisition debt (for loans after 2017). Property Tax Deduction: Deduct up to $10,000 in combined state and local taxes (SALT). Capital Gains Exclusion: Exclude up to $250,000 ($500,000 for married couples) in profit when selling a primary residence, …
In real estate negotiations, it’s not uncommon for both buyers or sellers to include expiration dates on offers and counteroffers. These deadlines serve several important purposes that help keep the process efficient, transparent, and fair to both sides. First and foremost, expiration dates create urgency. They encourage the other party to respond within a specific …
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Every home experiences some degree of movement over time, often called settling. It’s a natural part of the aging process for any structure, especially in areas with varying soil conditions, temperature swings, or after the first few years of construction. While minor signs of settling are usually no cause for alarm, some changes can hint …
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Kyle Jancovech Austin Texas Real Estate Agent