Buying

•   Buyer Wants Out

Agent asks what to do about a client with last-minute Buyer's Remorse.

•   Surviving Spouse Using Homesellers Exclusion

Can the surviving spouse use a full $500,000 capital gain exclusion on the sale of the home, or only a single tax-payer's $250,000?

•   Selling a Going Business

Is it better to sell a going business or close it first? Must buyer see the books?

•   Can They Void the Contract

After their purchase offer was accepted, they found a better deal.

•   Is This a Solution?

House won't sell, a company offers to put it in a trust and make payments until sold. Good idea?

•   Which Problems are Major?

Existing problems in a house that's going on the market.

•   Contingency Not Met By Closing Date

Can they cancel the contract and receive deposit back if contingency not met by closing date?

•   Land Zoned Commercial

Homeowner just found out property is zoned commercial. Does that increase its value?

•   Fear of Falling Values

What to say to buyers who fear prices may fall after they've bought?

•   Cancelling a Contract

If the buyer's suddenly transferred out of town, can a purchase contract be cancelled?