 Like the diverse natural beauty of the landscape, the real estate market in Central Texas provides a variety of choices that can meet any homebuyer’s needs. When buying or selling, either for the first time or the fourth time, it is very important to find a REALTOR® who is professional. Led by Jean Shine of Coldwell Banker United, The Shine Team provides clients with much expertise and knowledge of the Central Texas area. Whether you are relocating to this wonderful section of Texas, or you are a native of the beautiful land, Jean Shine and her team can help you with all of your Central Texas real estate needs.
As the nation’s largest military base, Fort Hood is a major economic and social provider of Central Texas. The Shine Team takes pride in having the opportunity to assist military families with their buying and selling real estate needs. Years of experience combined with active involvement within the community only enforces this team’s commitment to helping all buyers and sellers.
Central Texas Real Estate Experts
Belton – The city of Belton offers beautiful water view properties for homeowners that wish to escape to the lake.
Copperas Cove – Golf course properties, rustic country ranches and executive estates are just a few of the housing options available in Copperas Cove.
Harker Heights – With a Tuscan ambiance in the air, Harker Heights residents can relax in contemporary subdivisions dotted with beautifully landscaped lawns.
Kempner – This rural community provides endless recreational opportunities and a variety of spacious properties.
Killeen – As Bell County’s largest city, Killeen has much to offer its residents  such as the finest in arts, dining, culture, and shopping.
Lampasas – From single family homes that sit in quiet neighborhoods to rural ranches in the heart of the prairie, this city is surrounded by a wildflower-blanketed countryside full of roaming wildlife.
Nolanville – This small town combines a convenient location next door to Harker Heights with small-town ambiance and big-city amenities.
Salado – A unique and vibrant little village, Salado is one of the hidden treasures of Texas with much to experience in the great outdoors from fishing, hiking and golfing to breathtaking sunsets.
Temple – As the most happening city in Central Texas, Temple provides homebuyers every option available including gated communities and golf course villas.
The Shine Team is here for all of your real estate needs whether you are buying or selling your home. As residents of this growing real estate market, we are an experienced and knowledgeable team of agents that are here to provide you with only the highest level of real estate assistance in Central Texas. Please let us know how we can assist you today!
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Tax Considerations >Taxable Profits
If you are thinking of selling your home and your house has risen in value since you purchased it, or you have accumulated a lot of deferred profit from previous sales, the Taxpayer Relief Act passed in 1997 could be of tremendous value.
Prior to this law, when a homeowner moved to a smaller home, relocated to a less costly area, or made a decision to rent, they were left with unfavorable tax consequences. The old tax law allowed people who sold their homes to defer tax on any profit by buying a replacement home of at least equal value within two years. At age 55, they could permanently escape tax on up to $125,000 of profit, but any profit in excess of that amount was taxable unless a new home was bought.
The good news is that with homes sold after May 6, 1997, homeowners can make as much as $500,000 tax-free profits on the sale of a principal residence for joint filers or $250,000 for single filers. The $500,000 capital gains exclusion removed taxes as a consideration for most home sellers by giving them flexibility to trade up or down. It has also allowed homeowners to preserve the savings value of a home when they sell, provided they use the property as their principal residence for two of the prior five years prior to the sale.
Consult your tax advisor for your particular circumstance.
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Which famous skilled mason laid the cornerstone of the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. in 1793?
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George Washington, the first President of the United States. |
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