Don't Forget To Request A Quick Status Report On Any Homes Or Properties That Interest You! It can take days, weeks, or longer for changes to appear on web sites. Don't waste your time with less than current information. Request my free Status Report and find out if the homes you are interested in are still on the market, under contract, in escrow, or if the price has been reduced. The Status Report that you'll receive by email will also include other important information that has been left out or that is available to me through my professional resources, such as how long the property has been on the market, when it was last sold, what it sold for, and more. Remember: As a top Gulfport, Biloxi and Pass Christian area real estate agent, it's my job to know more about a property than any web site. Make sure you have the most current information! 
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 four states in the Southwest are noted for having boundaries that touch.
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New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado, referred to as the "Four Corners", have adjoining boundaries. |
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Nancy Stone Bourgeois
Keller Williams Realty
1710 E. Pass Rd. Ste. A
Gulfport, MS 39507
228-216-2333
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"My mission is to make your buying or selling of real estate a pleasurable experience." As a top producer for over thirteen years, Nancy maintains the highest level of professionalism. She has over 20 years of marketing experience, complemented by her honesty, integrity and high energy. Nancy is extremely knowledgeable about trends and lifestyles on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where she was born and raised. She is a skilled negotiator, knows the area and is second to none in finding homes to match your needs. Nancy's excellence and vision in Real Estate can bring you Results!    
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