September 3, 2026

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Do You Owe Capital Gains Tax When You Sell Your Home?

For a lot of sellers, capital gains tax is the thing that quietly worries them most, even before the home ever goes on the market. If that sounds familiar, take a breath. I’ve dealt with capital gains as a real estate investor myself, and I know it can genuinely hurt in the wrong situation. But investment property rules and primary residence rules live in two completely different worlds, and the...