by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jun 7, 2020 | Canada and Canadians
Canadians who received money in 2019 from a U.S. source while here may have to file a U.S. tax return. But if you are a snowbird or spend a limited amount of time in the U.S., you can establish your tax “home” as Canada, avoiding that requirement. You would then be...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | Jun 3, 2020 | Animal Stories (mostly Dogs in the Military)
Despite the perception that only so-called fierce breeds were used as war dogs, America’s most popular dog got into the action in WWII. Although Labs aren’t known for having war dog properties, a black Labrador Retriever named Skipper performed admirably on Guam in...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | May 30, 2020 | Home Buying
Are you moving out of the country? The best source I’ve found for the information you need to know is MoveHub. It has guides on the cost of a global move, articles on what it takes to move to various destinations, and guides for moving to Canada, New Zealand,...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | May 26, 2020 | Home Ownership
How Real Property Is Valued. Having an understanding of appraisal concepts will help you understand how your property’s value will be determined. Appraisers find market value by analyzing real estate data utilizing three methods: the market data or comparable sales...
by kramoltz@hotmail.com | May 22, 2020 | Home Buying, Home Ownership
If you are buying a home, there may be items or components that need repairs. Here are 5 things to know when asking the seller to do corrective work: Let the small stuff go. You may offend the seller by asking for everything and so get nothing. Also realize you may...
