Selling a second home can come with an unexpected tax burden. It doesn't matter if it's an inherited ramshackle cabin, a luxury vacation retreat, or even a rental investment, the IRS treats the sale ...

If you're willing to deal with extra complexity in the homebuying process, you might be able to buy a new home before selling your current one. A bridge loan or home equity financing can help you fund ...

If you own your current home and are hoping to purchase a new one, timing the swap can be tricky. Ideally, closing on your new home would dovetail perfectly with the sale of your old home. But things ...

You may have to pay even more, depending on your asking price and other factors. But you could cut down on your expenses if your house is already in selling condition, if you can cut a better deal ...

When Aimee LaMont and her husband, Ray Struble, sold their rental house in Fairfax, Va., they got a six-figure surprise from their accountant. “We got a good-size tax bill,” says LaMont. And how: They ...

Being a buyer and seller can be tricky, but there are several strategies to help you get it done. Carrie Pallardy has more than nine years of experience writing about a range of topics, including ...