Nearly 50% of our clients live in or rent more than one home throughout the year. Deciding whether to buy or rent a second (or additional) home is more challenging than ever. With an abundance of options and rising costs in the most desirable locations, the decision can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re dreaming of a …
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Smart Decisions for Snowbirds
Create the freedom to follow your life wherever it leads. With nearly half of our client base already living the snowbird lifestyle, before and after retirement, we know there is a lot more to consider than where to buy a new home. If we were to list all the smart decisions for snowbirds for someone …
Managing Your Home Remotely
Managing your home remotely from afar has never been easier than it is today. There are several tools and services available that did not exist even ten years ago. We’ve listed some ideas for you to consider – and welcome your input on things you do to make a home from afar a little more …
7 Tax Essentials
7 Tax Essentials for Snowbirds Snowbirds frequently head to places like Florida, Arizona, or California in the winter months, and come back during the summer months. Before you pack up and fly away, here are 7 tax essentials to help you figure out the tax side of being a snowbird. Decide on your “tax residence.” State …
Moving Out of State?
Like many of our clients, you might be thinking about moving out of state. What issues should you consider when moving out of state? There is much to consider prior to and during ownership of a second home especially when moving out of state. Thinking about everything from cashflow, tax implications, and insurance to estate …
Episode 12: Snowbirds
Sherri Stephens, President and CEO of Stephens Wealth Management Group, discusses the “ins and outs” of becoming a snowbird/sunbird with fellow Financial Planner and Founder of Pearl Planning, Melissa Joy. Thinking about becoming a snowbird? Not sure where to start? Take a listen to hear more about Sherri and Melissa’s journeys to second home ownership …
Standard deduction or itemize?
It is tax time, should we take a standard deduction or itemize? Normally, we would have our taxes filed by now, but this year we have an extension. But I am not thinking about taxes, I am thinking about summer, which I am going to tie into taxes on today’s blog. We typically rent a …