Housing
Finding accommodation abroad without local credit — rental market guides, tenant rights by country, deposit requirements, and strategies for securing housing as a new immigrant or visa holder.
Nonresident Investors Face Tight 1031 Exchange Rules in 2026 Under Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Learn the 2026 rules for Section 1031 exchanges to defer real estate capital gains through strict property qualifications, timing limits, and Form 8824...
IRS Revises Publication 551 for 2026, U.S. Property Basis Rules Affect Depreciation
Understand IRS property basis rules for 2026, including how depreciation, improvements, and inheritance affect your tax liability and…
DHS and USCIS Back Smilehub 2026 Study Ranking 10 Cheapest States for Immigrants
Virginia and Georgia lead the 2026 rankings for immigrant-friendly states as rising federal fees and policy changes make…
IRS Confirms 100% Bonus Depreciation Under Section 168(k) for Property After Jan. 19, 2025
IRS restores 100% Bonus Depreciation for 2026. Learn how Section 179 and 168(k) sequence to maximize first-year write-offs…
Albanese Government Moves to Scrap Capital Gains Tax Discount for Investors
Albanese Government signals potential cuts to capital gains tax discounts for investors following a Senate inquiry aimed at…
New York Expands Emergency Medicaid for Immigrants, but Essential Plan Coverage Still Limited
New York protects immigrant health coverage in 2026 with state funds, shielding Medicaid and Essential Plan access despite…
Texas Keeps Five-Year Waiting Period for Medicaid/chip Eligibility in 2026
Texas Medicaid and CHIP rules tighten for immigrants in 2026, narrowing eligibility and increasing data-sharing risks as federal…
House Democrat Seeks Damages Path for Reparations for Illegal Immigrants Traumatized by ICE
Official records show no federal reparations program for migrants; instead, Rep. Pressley has proposed ending qualified immunity for…
2.7 Million Credit Report Errors Go Unfixed as Consumer Bureau Weakens Dispute Process
Credit bureaus are dismissing more disputes as the CFPB shifts complaint procedures, creating new hurdles for immigrants and…
IRCC Cuts Force Cities Like Ottawa to Shoulder Asylum Seeker Housing Costs
Canada shifts asylum housing costs to cities as IRCC ends hotel funding, emphasizing local reception centers and reduced…