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#appraisal #business #closing costs #digital communication #down payment #engagement #family real estate #gift of equity #gift tax exclusion #irs form 709 #life milestones #mortgage

She skipped social media for life's biggest moments
A woman chose to tell friends directly about her home purchase, engagement, marriage and pregnancy instead of posting online, and found the personal connections far more rewarding.
Business Insider · 2m
Gift of equity: transfer home value tax-smart
A gift of equity lets family members transfer home value below market price, covering down payments without cash changing hands.
Fortune · 4m