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Who manages the 1031 Exchange Process?

Since 1991, IRC § 1031 has required the use of an impartial third party to hold the proceeds from the Relinquished Property sale until the close on the Replacement Property. This third party is known...

What are the Requirements and Rules for a 1031 Exchange? 

All 1031 exchanges regardless of the type have a 45-day identification period and a 180-day exchange period. For a 1031 exchange to be in accordance with IRC § 1031, within 45-days of the close of the...

How much money do you have to reinvest?

In order to defer ALL capital gains and depreciation recapture taxes from the sale of the Relinquished Property the taxpayer must pay an equal or higher price for the Replacement Property than the...

Does a vacation home qualify for a 1031 exchange? 

One of the most common questions asked is whether or a not a vacation property qualifies for a 1031 exchange. There are three basic rules for including a vacation home in a 1031 exchange that were...

Can you buy a property before you sell a property in a 1031 exchange? 

While a taxpayer cannot utilize a traditional, forward 1031 exchange when they are looking to buy replacement property prior to selling the relinquished property, they might be able to utilize a...

Does it make sense to do a 1031 exchange? 

Below is a simple guide that can help determine if your situation qualifies for a 1031 exchange and if a 1031 exchange seems like the best option for your upcoming real estate transaction.  Do you, or...

The Perfect Time for Real Estate Agents to Connect with Real Estate Title Services in Louisville KY, Southern Indiana and Central KY

“Between Seasons”, it’s a great time for us at Agency Title Inc. to encourage realtors to visit our offices at Glenridge, Dixie Highway, New Albany and Bardstown, for updates and input on how we...

Reliable Real Estate Closing Services, Constant Through Change

As accessibility of in-person and virtual real estate closing services increased in priority, Agency Title, Inc. adapted and built upon a 30-year foundation of reliability and friendly service. Two...

Searching for a Qualified Intermediary, Louisville, Bardstown and Southern Indiana?

Internet searches for various title-services and real-estate terms are, no surprise, seasonal and cyclical. Right now, related to the “business of real estate”, the highest trending...