Fed Cuts Fed Funds Rate by 0.50%

The Federal Reserve Bank cuts short-term interest rates today by dropping the Fed Funds Rate to 1.00% from 1.50%.

Tax Deferred Exchange Seminar

Intermediate Tax Deferred Exchange Seminar
This 1031 exchange seminar is an intermediate seminar on regular forward, delayed, reverse and improvement (build-to-suit or construction) tax-deferred like-kind exchanges pursuant to Section 1031 of the Tax Code and Section 1.1031 of the IRS Regulations.

Tax Deferred Exchange Seminar Content
This educational tax-deferred exchange program will begin with an introduction to various tax-deferral and tax-exclusion strategies, including combining Section 1031 with Section 121. The discussions will focus on the requirements, structures, processes, strategies, and compliance issues necessary to successfully complete a 1031 exchange transaction.

Should You Attend?
Yes, if you are interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the processes and requirements for completing a successful tax-deferred like-kind exchange transaction, including investment property owners (taxpayers/investors), accountants, attorneys, corporate officers, certified financial planners and real estate agents and brokers (Realtors©).

Registration Required
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Premier Lending Services on the Big Island of Hawaii

Hawaiian 1031 Exchange Operations

Many of you know that Exeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC opened a branch office location on Hawaii under the supervision of Mellanese Lofton toward the beginning of 2008. This new 1031 exchange operation was an important move for Exeter so that we can take advantage of the real estate market when it begins to turn around and normalize later next year.

Luxury Home Lending Operation

I would like to introduce everyone to one of our our Hawaiian Island partners - Island Home Capital. Island Home Capital has been instrumental in providing high end lending services on the Big Island of Hawaii since 1997. They are one of Hawaii's leaders in luxury home lending and have recently expanded into the western United States. They can quickly help you decide which mortgage program would suit your needs best and get started with the process right away.

Please feel free to contact Mellanese Lofton, Esq., and Branch Manager of Exeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC for a personal introduction to Island Home Capital.

Tax Deferred Exchange Seminar in Irvine, California

Intermediate Level Tax Deferred Exchange Workshop

This is an intermediate level workshop on forward, reverse and improvement (build-to-suit or construction) 1031 exchange transactions pursuant to Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code and Section 1.1031 of the Treasury Regulations.

Educational Workshop Content

The educational workshop will begin with an introduction to various tax-deferral and tax-exclusion strategies, including combining Section 1031 with Section 121. The discussions will focus on the requirements, structures, processes, strategies, and compliance issues necessary to successfully complete a tax deferred exchange transaction.

We will finish with an explanation of the new fractional ownership opportunities of tenant-in-common property interests (TIC or CORE Interests) used as like-kind replacement property solutions pursuant to Revenue Procedure 2002-22.

There will be plenty of time for open discussions, questions and answers with our 1031 exchange experts. Handout materials will be provided for future reference.

Who Should Attend?

Anyone interested in gaining a more in-depth understanding of the processes and requirements for completing successful 1031 exchange transactions, including investment property owners (taxpayers/investors), accountants, attorneys, corporate officers, certified financial planners and real estate agents and brokers (Realtors©).

Continuing Education Credit (CE Credit)

Two (2) hours of continuing education credit will be provided to:

• California real estate agents/brokers
• Certified Public Accountants (CPAs)
• Certified Financial Planners (CFPs)

Deli Lunch Provided

A deli lunch and drinks will be provided by Exeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC.

Speakers

William L. Exeter
President and Chief Executive Officer
Exeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC

Kim Englert, MBA and Paralegal
Business Development Officer
Exeter 1031 Exchange Services, LLC

RSVPs Are Required

Go to our web page at http://www.exeterco.com/1031_Exchange_Seminar_Orange_County_OCAR.aspx for complete details regarding the Tax Deferred Exchange Workshop in Irvine, California and for information on how to RSVP.

The Land Trust in California

Land Trust in California

Title Holding Trusts, often referred to as Illinois Land Trusts, Land Trusts, Holding Trusts or Blind Trusts, has been used in the State of California for numerous decades. I have drafted, created, and administered Title Holding Trusts for real estate investors and homeowners in California since 1986, and I have administered Land Trusts that were originated in the 1930's.

Ways to Own California Real Property

Title Holding Trusts are just not popular methods for buying and holding real property in California. There is a huge void in land trust education in California. Hence this blog. Read about the Eight (8) Common Ways to Hold Title to California Real Estate. I think you will find it very interesting, and a quick summary or cheat sheet on the various methods used to hold legal title to property.

Title Holding Trusts' roots go back to the Illinois Land Trust. The Land trust vehicle are extremely popular and have been used in Illinois for well over a century. The Title Holding Trust or Land Trust is an extremely simple and inexpensive strategy for buying, holding and selling California real property.

I will post a follow-up blog with more information, including the advantages of holding property inside of a Title Holding Trust.