Articles
- 02/08/2019: Picking a real estate agent? Do it on your terms, and be sure to learn theirs.
Benny L. Kass - 01/04/2019: D.C.’s new short-term-rental rules allow room for condo associations’ existing bylaws
Benny L. Kass - 11/09/2018 : 5 steps new condo associations should take
Benny L. Kass - 10/26/2018 : Three new headaches for homeowner associations
Benny L. Kass - 08/31/2018 : How D.C.’s revised tenant law affects renters in single-family homes
Benny L. Kass - 07/13/2018 : Does the future of real estate include Blockchain technology?
Benny L. Kass - 07/06/2018 : Homeowners association rules governing exterior changes cannot be ignored
Benny L. Kass - 06/01/2018 : What to do when a condominium organization has become disorganized
Benny L. Kass - 05/02/2018 : What renters and landlords need to know about the new D.C. TOPA law
Benny L. Kass - 04/27/2018 : Should exceptions prove there are no rules on leasing condos?
Benny L. Kass - 04/20/2018 : Problem in your condo unit? You might have to pay the deductible.
Benny L. Kass - 04/13/2018 : Using IRA assets to purchase real estate might not be worth it
Benny L. Kass - 03/23/2018 : D.C. ruling offers good news for condo associations, bad news for banks
Benny L. Kass - 02/16/2018 : In divorces, a reverse mortgage could help resolve a big problem
Benny L. Kass - 02/09/2018 : What makes for an ethical condo association election?
Benny L. Kass - 12/01/2017 : Does my rec room qualify for a home office tax deduction?
Benny L. Kass - 09/07/2017 : When some homeowners don’t pay their annual dues, what’s an HOA to do?
Benny L. Kass - 08/11/2017 : Your condo association prohibits pets, but you need a ‘comfort’ animal. What do you do?
Benny L. Kass - 07/27/2017 : Condo owners can try to enact restriction on smoking inside units
Benny L. Kass - 07/06/2017 : Bill pending in D.C. council would slightly diminish tenant rights
Benny L. Kass - 06/16/2017 : This condo owner pays fees for a money-losing garage and doesn’t even own a car
Benny L. Kass - 06/09/2017 : Protect yourself as soon as possible if renting during a foreclosure
Benny L. Kass - 06/02/2017 : When it comes to a real estate contract, be sure you understand what you’re signing
Benny L. Kass - 05/19/2017 : Seniors looking to downsize their homes may want to consider this reverse mortgage option
Benny L. Kass - 05/06/2017 : Decoding the lingo behind a condominium owners parking spot
Benny L. Kass - 04/21/2017 : A prequalification letter is not a binding loan commitment
Benny L. Kass - 03/10/2017: Association documents can provide answers on condo projects
Benny L. Kass - 01/13/2017: Your condo probably has a rule against renting your unit out on Airbnb
Benny L. Kass - 10/14/2016: Condo associations should build up reserves for a rainy day
Benny L. Kass - 09/16/2016: Just named a director on your new condo board? Better get busy
Benny L. Kass - 8/26/2016: In a crisis, condo board needs its own attorney
Benny L. Kass - 07/8/2016: Be careful in buying a time-share. Trying to sell it later can be hard
Benny L. Kass - 06/27/2016: Why home sellers should think twice about some provisions in their contract with their listing agent
Benny L. Kass - 05/26/2016: Home associations need to have their dog rules in order – The Washington Post
Benny L. Kass - 05/06/2016: A primer on the tax bene ts of homeownership
Benny L. Kass - 08/08/2014: Questions About Your Homeowners Association? This Book Has Answers
Benny L. Kass - 06/28/2014: Your Home Is Your Castle, But Is It Your Principal Residence?
Benny L. Kass - 05/24/2014: Entering The ‘Twilight Zone’ Of Home Fixtures
Benny L. Kass - 05/07/2014: IRS Rules Can Make Sale Of A House Less Taxing
Benny L. Kass - 04/26/2014: Property Owners Should Know Their Rights In Eminent Domain Cases
Benny L. Kass - 04/05/2014: Montgomery condos must disclose names of delinquent owners
Benny L. Kass - 03/29/2014: Housing Counsel: D.C. legislation would boost power of condo boards
Benny L. Kass - 03/08/2014: A ‘like kind’ exchange can let you defer your tax obligations
Benny L. Kass - 02/08/2014: Start preparing now to file your taxes
Benny L. Kass - 01/02/14: D.C. foreclosure law is too weak to protect homeowners
Benny L. Kass - 11/08/13: Montgomery County program can help if you’re behind on condo, homeowners dues
Benny L. Kass - 10/18/13: In war on pet poop, community associations turn to DNA testing
Benny L. Kass - 08/16/13: House Lawyer: In seeking storm relief, condos and co-ops find not all homeowners are equal
Benny L. Kass - 08/02/13: Md. real estate agents get new rules on handling short sales
Benny L. Kass - 07/19/13: A second-hand lesson in dealing with a smoking neighbor
Benny L. Kass - 6/21/13: Tennessee bankruptcy court ruling could help former homeowners
Benny L. Kass - 6/7/13: Know your rights under the Fair Housing Act before you sue
Benny L. Kass - 4/27/13: Cooperatives vs. Condominiums – What’s the Difference
Benny L. Kass - 3/1/13: Tax Breaks for Homeowners and Home Sellers
Benny L. Kass - 2/15/13: By thinking ahead, investors can defer taxes on property sales
Benny L. Kass - 2/1/13: Tax breaks for homeowners survive in 2013
Benny L Kass - 1/11/13: Escalation clauses can put dream homes out of reach
Benny L Kass - 12/30/11: Tax scams that can get you into big trouble with the IRS
Benny L. Kass - 12/21/12: New law expands protections for those in military service
Benny L. Kass and Kenneth R. Harney - 12/7/11: Is your real estate agent representing you?
Benny L. Kass - 12/7/12: Dealing with illegally parked cars on your property
Benny L. Kass - 11/18/11: Organizations can help in housing disputes
Benny L. Kass - 11/3/11: Reverse mortgages can be good option for seniors
Benny L. Kass - 10/21/11: New rules for FHA financing hold pitfalls for condominium officials
Benny L. Kass - 09/19/11: Tapping Your Retirement to Help Kids
Benny L. Kass - 09/06/11: Reserve Funds Must Be Secured
Benny L. Kass - 08/08/11: Do You Have to Escrow for Taxes
Benny L. Kass - 07/25/11: New Maryland Law on Condo Insurance
Benny L. Kass - 06/24/11: What is the Board of Directors?
Benny L. Kass - 06/20/11: Selling Your Rented House Requires Tenant Involvement
Benny L. Kass - 06/13/11: Don’t Lose That Condo Sale Because of the Resale Package
Benny L. Kass - 05/26/11: Dealing with Elderly Mother’s House
Benny L. Kass - 05/15/11: Amending Condo Documents Has Major Hurdles
Benny L. Kass - 04/28/11: Maryland Enacts Weak Relief for Community Associations
Benny L. Kass - 04/14/11: Whether Gay or Straight: Written Agreement Needed When Buying a Home
Benny L. Kass - 03/20/11: Arbitrate or Litigate
Benny L. Kass - 02/28/11: When Remodeling Protect Yourself
Benny L. Kass - 02/17/11: First Time Home Buyer Credit Still Available For Soldiers And Foreign Service
Benny L. Kass - 02/02/11: Housing Counsel 1031 (Starker) Exchanges
Benny L. Kass - 01/20/11: Deducting Your Mortgage Interest Payments
Benny L. Kass - 01/02/11: It’s Tax Time: Will You (And The IRS)Be Ready?
Benny L. Kass - 12/14/10: Beware of Bedbugs
Benny L. Kass - 11/29/10: Mandatory Mediation Now Required Before DC Foreclosure
Benny L. Kass - 11/15/10: Mortgage Termination: New Hope For Condominiums?
Benny L. Kass - 11/02/10: District Issues Foreclosure Protection Statement
Benny L. Kass - 10/19/10: It’s Never Too Early To Plan For Retirement And Inheritance
Benny L. Kass - 10/04/10: Caution When Buying A Resale Condominium
Benny L. Kass - 09/21/10: Beware Foreclosure Rescue Scams
Benny L. Kass - 09/07/10: Who Does The Broker Represent?
Benny L. Kass - 08/22/10: Dealing With A Difficult Board
Benny L. Kass - 08/10/10: The Fair Housing Act: Serious Implications For Community Associations
Benny L. Kass - 07/13/10: Fact Or Fiction: A Tax On Real Estate Sales
Benny L. Kass - 06/15/10: Sibling Rivalry – No One Wins
Benny L. Kass - 06/14/10: Facade Easements: Good For The Community And Could Be Good For You
Benny L. Kass - 05/27/10: Understanding Life Estates
Benny L. Kass - 05/18/10: Investing Association Moneys
Benny L. Kass - 05/04/10: Pet Policy Procedures
Benny L. Kass - 04/20/10: Dealing With A Forged Deed
Benny L. Kass - 04/15/10: Dealing With Noise In Your Condo
Benny L. Kass - 04/08/10: Can I Recover My Legal Fees In Litigation?
Benny L. Kass - 02/23/10: Condo Associations Can Also Foreclose
Benny L. Kass - 02/08/10: The “Due On Sale” Concept
Benny L. Kass - 02/02/10: Exchanging Vacation Homes
Benny L. Kass - 01/26/10: Home Selling Exclusions: A Great Benefit for Homeowners
Benny L. Kass - 01/11/10: Is Your Home Your Castle?
Benny L. Kass - 01/03/10: It’s Never too Early for Tax Planning
Benny L. Kass - 12/28/09: A Good New Year?
Benny L. Kass - 12/15/09: When is a Real Estate Commission Earned?
Benny L. Kass - 09/08/09: Tax Planning For Inherited Properties
Benny L. Kass - 08/31/09: Time Is Of The Essence
Benny L. Kass - 08/24/09: Tax Treatment On Foreclosures And Short Sales
Benny L. Kass - 08/18/09: No Windfall For Casualty Losses
Benny L. Kass - 08/10/09: Privacy Hurts Former Spouse
Benny L. Kass - 08/02/09: The IRS Is Watching
Benny L. Kass - 07/28/09: Foreclosed upon? Do you have the right to rent
Benny L. Kass - 07/15/09: Escrow For Taxes
Benny L. Kass - 07/14/09: Housing Counsel New Disclosures Rules May Delay Your Settlement
Benny L. Kass - 07/07/09: Housing Counsel Should Board Members Be Paid?
Benny L. Kass - 06/30/09: Do You Have To Pay Closing Costs Again For That Refinance Loan?
Benny L. Kass - 06/23/09: Housing Counsel Privacy In Your Condominium?
Benny L. Kass - 06/19/09: New Maryland Law On Condo Insurance
Benny L. Kass - 06/09/09: Insurance Proceeds May Not Go To Homeowner If Disaster Occurs
Benny L. Kass - 06/02/09: Marriage And Miscellaneous Issues About The First Time Home Buyer Credit
Benny L. Kass - 05/26/09: Death Do Us Part – From The House
Benny L. Kass - 05/19/09: Streamlining Short Sales
Benny L. Kass - 05/11/09: Rolling All Debt Into A New Mortgage
Benny L. Kass - 04/13/09: Lender Will Not Subordinate
Benny L. Kass - 04/12/09: The Unreachable Lender
Benny L. Kass - 04/07/09: Deducting For Your Home Office
Benny L. Kass - 04/06/09: Dealing With Unlicensed Contractors
Benny L. Kass - 03/30/09: The Inheritance Boat
Benny L. Kass - 03/24/09: First Time Homeowner Benefits: A Quagmire – But Potentially Beneficial
Benny L. Kass - 03/16/09: Swarming Termites
Benny L. Kass - 03/10/09: Admit The Mistake Before Its Too Late
Benny L. Kass - 03/02/09: Honoring A New Home Warranty
Benny L. Kass - 02/25/09: Foreclosure Laws Hurt Homeowners
Benny L. Kass - 02/24/09: Honoring A New Home Warranty
Benny L. Kass - 02/18/09: Tax Returns Are Not Sacred
Benny L. Kass - 02/10/09: Condo Can Foreclose If Fees Not Paid
Benny L. Kass - 01/26/09: Taking Back Title: A Good Idea If Done Right
Benny L. Kass - 01/24/09: How Long Do I Have To Keep Financial Records
Benny L. Kass - 01/19/09: Starker (1031) Exchanges: An Investment Option?
Benny L. Kass - 01/12/09: Tax Benefits When Selling Your Home
Benny L. Kass - 01/11/09: Deductions For Mortgage Interest and Points
Benny L. Kass - 01/06/09: Deducting Mortgage Interest
Benny L. Kass - 12/24/08: It’s Tax Time Again
Benny L. Kass - 12/22/08: Looking Optimistically at the Future
Benny L. Kass - 12/16/08: Dealing with Inherited Property
Benny L. Kass - 12/08/08: Repairs vs Improvements: No Clear Answers
Benny L. Kass - 12/02/08: Impact of Digital TV on Community Associations
Benny L. Kass - 11/24/08: Surveys Are Critical Before Settlement
Benny L. Kass - 11/17/08: HUD Issues New Forms to Protect Home buying Consumers
Benny L. Kass - 11/10/08: Buying Property That Is About To Be Foreclosed
Benny L. Kass - 11/04/08: Pitfalls of Guaranteeing a Loan
Benny L. Kass - 11/03/08: Does That Refrigerator Convey?
Benny L. Kass - 10/28/08: Refinancing Through Family Makes Sense
Benny L. Kass - 10/21/08: District Homebuyers Get a Better Tax Break
Benny L. Kass - 10/13/08: Dealing with Code Violations
Benny L. Kass - 10/06/08: Pitfalls of Transferring Property to Relatives
Benny L. Kass - 09/30/08: Dealing With Troublesome Condo Owners
Benny L. Kass - 09/22/08: New Tax Law May Impact Vacation Homes
Benny L. Kass - 09/12/08: Can Banks Tamper With Your HELOC?
Benny L. Kass - 09/08/08: Exploring The New First Time Homebuyer Rules
Benny L. Kass - 09/02/08: Dealing with an Inherited House
Benny L. Kass - 08/26/08: What’s a Housing Code?
Benny L. Kass - 08/17/08: Tax Scheme: Legal or a Sham?
Benny L. Kass - 08/12/08: Keeping The Family Home For Investment
Benny L. Kass - 08/05/08: A Primer to Home Sellers
Benny L. Kass - 07/26/08: “Ready, Willing and Able”: Key Words
Benny L. Kass - 07/21/08: Condo Associations Not Responsible for Unit Damage: Maryland High Court
Benny L. Kass - 07/14/08: Will Seller Make the Necessary Repairs?
Benny L. Kass - 07/08/08: Boyfriend and Girlfriend are No Longer
Benny L. Kass - 07/01/08: Fraud or Mistake?
Benny L. Kass - 06/24/08: Reverse Mortgage: A Last Resort
Benny L. Kass - 06/17/08: Secret Deductions In Community Associations
Benny L. Kass - 06/09/08: Dealing With Cold Calls
Benny L. Kass - 06/03/08: Access To Association Records
Benny L. Kass - 05/27/08: Paying A Bonus To The Broker?
Benny L. Kass - 05/20/08: When The Appraisal Is Wrong?
Benny L. Kass - 05/13/08: First Trust Position Trumps a Second
Benny L. Kass - 05/05/08: Sell or Rent: A Comment Current Dilemma
Benny L. Kass - 04/22/08: Title Should Reflect Your Wishes
Benny L. Kass - 04/15/08: When Your Loan is Sold
Benny L. Kass - 04/07/08: Safe Harbor For Vacation Home Exchanges
Benny L. Kass - 04/01/08: Own or Rent For Your Business
Benny L. Kass - 03/25/08: Divorced But Still On The Mortgage
Benny L. Kass - 03/13/08: Skylight Is Leaking: Who Is Responsible?
Benny L. Kass - 03/11/08: SCIN: A Potential Family Tool?
Benny L. Kass - 03/04/08: SCIN: Dealing With Rude Neighbors
Benny L. Kass - 02/26/08: Adding Your Name to Title
Benny L. Kass - 02/19/08: Vacation Ownership Interests: Deal or No Deal
Benny L. Kass - 02/12/08: Paying Off Your Mortgage
Benny L. Kass - 02/05/08: Effect Of Death On Title
Benny L. Kass - 01/22/08: Understanding The Starker Exchange
Benny L. Kass - 01/20/08: Keeping Your Home Selling Profits
Benny L. Kass - 01/15/08: Mortgage Interest Deductions
Benny L. Kass - 01/08/08: A Primer On Real Estate Taxation
Benny L. Kass - 01/02/08: IRS Won’t Buy Frivolous Tax Avoidance Arguments
Benny L. Kass - 12/26/07: Happy New Year
Benny L. Kass - 12/18/07: Who Shovels Your Snow?
Benny L. Kass - 12/11/07: Defining Sales Price To Determine The Commission
Benny L. Kass - 12/02/07: Finding A Real Estate Agent
Benny L. Kass - 11/24/07: Keeping Your Condo Afloat
Benny L. Kass - 11/20/07: Remodeling? Use A Consumer-Friendly Contract
Benny L. Kass - 11/13/07: Be A Private Reverse Mortgage Lender
Benny L. Kass - 11/06/07: Grandma’s Secret Advisor
Benny L. Kass - 10/30/07: Tree Law Is Involving – And Confusing
Benny L. Kass - 10/23/07: Can Your Developer Rent Unsold Condominium Units?
Benny L. Kass - 10/16/07: IRS Plans To Beef Up Enforcement Of Starker Exchanges
Benny L. Kass - 10/08/07: If Your Buyer Defaults, What Are Your Rights?
Benny L. Kass - 10/03/07: If You Own A Condo/Co-p, You Need Extra Insurance Coverage
Benny L. Kass - 09/25/07: If Your Home Is Foreclosed, You May Have To Pay Tax
Benny L. Kass - 09/19/07: What’s A Settlement?
Benny L. Kass - 09/12/07: New Homes Need Inspections Also
Benny L. Kass - 09/04/07: Full Disclosure Required Of Architectural Control Committee
Benny L. Kass - 08/29/07: Be Careful About Low Interest Loans
Benny L. Kass - 08/15/07: Condo Owners Have The Right To Inspect Books And Records
Benny L. Kass - 08/12/07: What’s A Short Sale?
Benny L. Kass - 08/07/07: Buying For The Future? Is It A Good Investment?
Benny L. Kass - 07/30/07: First Amendment Protections Inapplicable in Community Associations
Benny L. Kass - 07/23/07: Amending Your Association Legal Documents
Benny L. Kass - 07/17/07: Tax Treatment Of Your Vacation Home
Benny L. Kass - 07/03/07: Beware The Bird Dog: Avoid Foreclosure Scams
Benny L. Kass - 06/05/07: Conflicting Decisions on Commission Rebates
Benny L. Kass - 05/29/07: The Quagmire Called Square Footage
Benny L. Kass - 05/15/07: Is There Competition Among Real Estate Companies?
Benny L. Kass - 04/24/07: Working With Real Estate Professionals
Benny L. Kass - 04/17/07: Taking Back A Second Trust
Benny L. Kass - 04/10/07: Protecting Your Association Assets
Benny L. Kass - 04/03/07: Foreclosures are Impacting Condominium Projects
Benny L. Kass - 03/27/07: Buying Foreclosure Property is Risky Business
Benny L. Kass - 03/20/07: New Seller Disclosure Form For District Homebuyers
Benny L. Kass - 03/12/07: Resolving Disputes Among Your Heirs
Benny L. Kass - 03/06/07: Dividing Property Upon Divorce
Benny L. Kass - 02/25/07: What Does A Seller Have to Disclose?
Benny L. Kass - 02/19/07: You Don’t Need Your Old Deed
Benny L. Kass - 02/13/07: Buying Parents Home: Be Careful
Benny L. Kass - 02/06/07: You Need A Home Inspection
Benny L. Kass - 01/29/07: Like-Kind (Starker) Exchanges
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(Last in a Series) - 01/22/07: Capital Gains Tax and Depreciation
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(Fourth in a Series) - 01/16/07: Selling Your Home May Be Tax Free
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(Third in a Series) - 01/09/07: Mortgage Interest Deductions
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(Second in a Series) - 01/02/07: A Primer On Real Estate Taxation
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(First of a Series)