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Mediation: Frequently Asked Questions
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01-18-2013 |
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An Introduction to the Limited Liability Company (LLC)
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Answers to the most frequently asked questions about limited liability companies. |
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11-28-2012 |
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LLC Cost and Filing State-By-State Comparison Chart (50 KBytes, PDF)
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A state-by-state comparison chart of LLC formation fees, annual franchise and maintenance fees, and income tax return filing requirements. |
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11-28-2012 |
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Fractional Ownership and Timeshare Product Categories and Characteristics (49 KBytes, PDF)
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This chart describes the differences between timeshare, fractional ownership, private residence clubs (PRC), destination clubs, quartershares, shared ownership and co-ownership. |
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10-08-2012 |
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Co-Ownership Slide Presentation (4572 KBytes, PDF)
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How Realtors can use co-ownership models to increase commissions and sales in international transactions. Slides from a 10/5/2012 speech to the CAR Global Real Estate Forum. |
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10-07-2012 |
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Sample Memorandum of Agreement
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05-30-2012 |
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Sample Property Co-Ownership Agreement For Three or More Parties Investing Together
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05-30-2012 |
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Sample Property Co-Ownership Agreement For Two Parties Investing Together
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05-30-2012 |
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Family Ownership: Top 10 Issues
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Andy Sirkin (3/8/12) |
03-08-2012 |
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Starting and Operating A Fractional Owners Association
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Andy Sirkin (3/8/12) |
03-08-2012 |
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A Place For All Seasons (2581 KBytes, PDF)
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02-04-2011 |
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Securities Law Primer For Real Estate Professionals
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An explanation of when securities regulations apply, and how they operate, for investment property sellers, brokers, and other real estate professional |
By Andy Sirkin |
07-29-2010 |
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California Property Tax Reassessment (10234 KBytes, PDF)
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A detailed explanation of how to avoid property tax increases triggered by changes in ownership or the manner of holding title, including spousal transfers, tenant in common interests, joint tenants, limited liability companies and gifts |
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04-03-2010 |
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The New Generation of TIC Agreements
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Recent major improvements in our real estate co-ownership agreements and explanations of the most common questions, problems, disagreements, currently expressed by tenants in common and other ownership sharing groups |
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02-05-2010 |
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Analyzing, Comparing and Choosing Among Fractional Ownership Options
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A comprehensive and impartial buyers guide to fractional vacation home ownership of all types. Learn to ask the right questions and make the best choice for fractional ownership. |
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11-18-2009 |
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Equity Sharing 101
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This pamphlet covers equity sharing basics: ownership and possession, financial contributions, repair and improvement, and owners' rights at the end of the equity share. |
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12-11-2008 |
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Home Ownership For Domestic Partners and Unmarried Couples
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This pamphlet provides comprehensive information on real estate and home ownership by domestic partners and unmarried couples. |
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12-09-2008 |
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Equity Sharing 101 (...continued)
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Part 2 of the pamphlet |
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12-08-2008 |
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A Tenants In Common (TIC) Primer
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An introduction to tenancy in common ownership |
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12-02-2008 |
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TIC FAQs
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More and more people share real property, either as homes or for investment. Here are answers to the most commonly asked questions about tenants in common ownership. |
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11-20-2008 |
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The Home Equity Sharing Manual 2
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The most advanced and complete explanation of equity sharing with step by step instructions, examples, sample agreements, tips on how to find investors, finding a mortgage, and advanced knowledge on every aspect of an equity share transaction |
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11-18-2008 |
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TICs In Today's Real Estate Market
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How are tenant in common (TIC) arrangements performing in today's real estate market? Are tenancies in common appreciating in value? How does TIC appreciation compare to appreciation of condominiums, cooperatives and single family homes? |
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08-06-2008 |
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TICs AND 1031s—PART I
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An introduction to the issues relating to tax-deferred (IRC Section 1031) exchanges into tenancy in common (TIC) property investments |
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10-01-2007 |
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Individual TIC Financing
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Is individual tenants in common financing possible, and how does it work? |
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09-17-2007 |