By Michael Repka There is a new controversy brewing in the real estate industry. Washington state recently began requiring the public disclosure of the real estate commission paid to the buyer’s agent. This has some real estate agents incensed. Recently, I was at a meeting with very experienced and well-respected real estate agents. There was […]
By Andrew VanSlyke, Esq. Here at DeLeon Realty, we pride ourselves on innovating and changing the way that Realtors® do business. A prime example is how we provide a comprehensive and integrated team to assist clients in a multitude of aspects of the home buying and selling process. We do this to not only provide […]
By Michael Repka As an experienced real estate attorney, and the head of the area’s most successful listing team, I am regularly amazed by the sheer number of sellers that let their listing agents use their home as bait to attract buyers. Listing agents should act in the best interest of their sellers. Yet, many […]
By Michael Repka, Esq., LL.M.— Taxation The United States Treasury Department has long accepted the proposition that taxpayers must only recognize gain on the sale of investment property upon receipt of the consideration paid, irrespective of whether actual receipt or constructive receipt of the proceeds. In application, this means that a seller who finances the […]
By Ken DeLeon This is the second article discussing my four life tragedies and the accompanying lessons I learned by overcoming them. There are moments that can quickly and forever change your life. While we tend to worry about life’s uncertainties and setbacks, it is the things that we do not see coming that can impact […]
