Definition of "Section 1034"

Sonya Burnett real estate agent

Written by

Sonya Burnettelite badge icon

RE/MAX East

Provision in the Internal Revenue Code applicable to the sale of an individual's house. The gain or loss is deferred by adjusting the cost basis of a new house bought within two years of the date of sale of the old house. The replacement cost for the new house must be equal to or greater than the net selling price of the old house. the net selling price equals the gross selling price less expenses associated with the sale such as brokerage fees." section 1221

image of a real estate dictionary page

Have a question or comment?

We're here to help.

*** Your email address will remain confidential.
 

 

Popular Real Estate Terms

In a construction loan, payments made to a contractor as the various construction stages are completed. The contractor uses progress payments to pay the various subcontractors and suppliers ...

Provision in a written agreement that depends on the occurrence of something else. ...

Helps in supporting a building. ...

The word’s etymology reflects several diverse or seemingly unrelated topics under the same umbrella. As part of everyday discourse, you’ll find the term “omnibus” ...

Determining the measurements of a specific location. ...

Measure of the typical U.S. family's ability to buy a home, published by the National Association of Realtors. When the Index measures 100, a family earning the median income has exactly ...

Platform erected on a roof in some New England homes having a view of the sea. It was said widows of lost seaman would walk on the platform looking out at sea for their husbands to return ...

Partner in a real estate business who remains anonymous but has legal rights and obligations. ...

Wires, such as for electricity, places beneath the floor of a structure. ...

Popular Real Estate Questions