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1031 Exchange in Virginia: How to Defer Capital Gains on Investment Property (2026 Guide)

1031 Exchange in Virginia: How to Defer Capital Gains on Investment Property (2026 Guide) Quick Answer: A 1031 exchange allows Virginia investment property owners to defer federal and state capital gains taxes by reinvesting sale proceeds into a like-kind replacement property. To qualify, you must i

What Are Virginia Real Estate Transfer Taxes? Complete Guide

Quick Answer: Virginia sellers pay a grantor's tax of $0.25 per $100 of the sale price, that's $1,500 on a $600,000 home. In Northern Virginia (Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, Prince William, Alexandria, and other NVTA jurisdictions), an additional $0.15 per $100 transportation district fee applies, br

How Do You Sell a House During Divorce in Virginia?

  If you are buying your first home in Loudoun County, property taxes are one of the biggest recurring costs you will carry for as long as you own the property, and they catch a lot of new buyers off guard. The good news is that the system is more predictable than most people expect once you underst

How to Get a Discount Real Estate Broker in Northern VA

Quick Answer: Discount real estate brokers in Northern Virginia charge listing fees ranging from flat upfront rates of $200 to $800 (flat-fee MLS) to percentage-based fees of 1% to 2%. The right choice depends entirely on what that fee includes, because some models cut costs by cutting service, whil