S.E.C. Real Estate Observer

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In Southern California, there is a high demand for affordable housing, yet a growing segment of the population is being excluded from home ownership because of escalating prices. Some wonder why the cost of housing is so high in California.
Some of the many factors contributing to the runaway prices [...]

Roger and three partners own a well-maintained 80-unit apartment complex that they developed 17 years ago. The property is free and clear of debt and virtually all of the depreciation deductions have been taken. The after-tax return on the current equity is MUCH lower than acceptable to the partners and Roger is ready to be [...]

As we or our client’s sell property for cash, the funds are often put into a 1031 facilitator account in order to defer capital gain taxes by acquiring a replacement property. Other than the timing challenges, 45/days/180 days, this is a fairly simple process.
What if the deal is not so simple?

While marketing a real estate [...]

The S.E.C. Observer’s “Reader’s Forum” is the Society’s community bulletin board for our fellow exchangors and believers in the power of creative real estate.
We invite our readers to write to us about their experiences, creative ideas, transaction case studies, formulas in action, reflections on S.E.C. meetings and comments about each issue of The Observer….
Here are [...]

When first attending an S.E.C. meeting, guests are often surprised by the warm and sincere welcome they receive. On the first morning, there is a private breakfast, where the guests get together with an S.E.C. member and receive advice on how to make their meeting as effective as possible. They are each assigned an experienced [...]

Welcome to the Autumn Issue of the S.E.C. Real Estate Observer, the electronic journal of the Society of Exchange Counselors.
Creating the S.E.C. magic requires an active and warm heart in addition to intellect and talent.
Inside this issue, you will read about the power of collaboration in our national marketing meetings. Collaboration is essential, but not [...]