5 Things First-Time Home Buyers Must Know

 
  1. How much home can you afford?
  2. How to pick the right real estate agent.
  3. There's no such thing as a perfect home.
  4. Do your homework.
  5. Know your tax credit options.

How Much is Capital Gains Tax?

  • You'll pay 0% in capital gains if... You're a single filer earning less than $39,375, married filing jointly earning less than $78,750, or head of household earning less than $78,750.
  • You'll pay 15% in capital gains if... You're a single filer earning between $39,376 and $434,550, married filing jointly earning between $78,751 and $488,850, or head of household earning between $52,751 and $461,700.
  • You'll pay 20% in capital gains if... You're a single filer earning more than $434,550, married filing jointly earning more than $488,850, or head of household earning more than $461,700. For those earning above $488,850, the rate tops out at 20%.
Events You Won't Want to Miss!
2019 Reno Jazz Festival: April 25 - 27

Considered one of the best of its kind in the world, and lauded by the San Francisco Chronicle as “showcasing music’s future,” the Reno Jazz Festival has been hosting jazz superstars and the finest jazz students, educators and professional musicians in the nation.
Genoa Western Heritage Day: April 26 - 28

Each April, Genoa honors its place in state history and the West as the oldest permanent settlement in Nevada and the home to the oldest thirst parlor. The festival kicks off with an opening concert on Friday evening at the Genoa Town Hall
48th Annual Virgina City Grand Prix: April 27 - 28

“C Street” gets loud as the roar of motorcycles hits full throttle during the Virginia City Grand Prix, one of the largest and most competitive off-road motorcycle races in the west. For the first time this year, racing takes place on C Street throughout the day so spectators can get an up-close and personal view of this high-speed race.