Articles
Pandemic Economic Recovery “L” Not “V” and Extending Past 2021
Quick insights from the economic community as the world faces a second wave of COVID infections this winter,
Property Management in the COVID & Political Environment
Bruce A. Kahn, CCIM, CPM, Principal and Designated Broker for Foundation Group discusses property management, vacancy and rental rates during the current COVID and political environment with Bob Wright and Mike Walsh.
1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges
Erich Bubbel, Partner and Investment Real Estate Advisor for Foundation Group interviews Randy Barnes on 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges.
Multi-family Investing Using Residential Financing
Erich Bubbel, Partner and Investment Real Estate Advisor for Foundation Group interviews Randy Locke of Fairway Mortgage Company.
Tax Rules Favor Rental Lifestyle
The recent tax reform added two provisions that could impede first-time homebuyers. Under the new tax law, the standard deduction has doubled to $24,000 for married couples ($12,000 for individuals).
Judge Tosses Seattle Law Requiring Landlords to Rent to First Qualified Tenant
A King County judge has struck down a new Seattle rule requiring apartment landlords to rent to the first qualified person who applies for tenancy. Landlords sued a year ago, saying the “first-in-time” rule passed by the City Council in 2016 violates state protections for rights of property, due process and free speech.