Costs & Fees

Capital gains on a quick home sale: short vs long-term rates, the $250k/$500k primary residence exclusion, stepped-up basis for inherited homes, and tax-saving strategies.

Short sale explained: what it is, who qualifies, the step-by-step lender process, deficiency waivers, tax implications, and honest comparison with foreclosure.

The true cost of selling a house: commissions, closing costs, prep, carrying costs, and taxes — with a worked $350,000 example and net-proceeds math.