Acme Online Real Estate and Builders Education

06/15/2026

I wish I had had this fellow as my history teacher.

06/14/2026

Online Broker Prep Course • Flexible Learning • Certificate Included

06/10/2026

We already have a Michigan Supreme Court decision. If this one is decided differently from Glass v Goekle, we could all be looking to the US Supreme Court for clarification.

A recent trial in Shorewood, Wis., had all the trappings of a minor legal dispute. A disgruntled neighbor. A defendant representing himself who called his own father as a character witness. A $313 fine.

But if academic and devoted dog walker Paul Florsheim gets his way, the case will go all the way up to the Wisconsin Supreme Court and reshape the contours of shoreline access to one of the Great Lakes.

It started when Florsheim started walking his two dogs past the Lake Michigan property of dentist Daniel Domagala, known locally for the time he spends in a Tiki-style boat house and deck that doubles as a surveillance post. From there, Domagala monitors traffic and sets off alarms to scare walkers, swimmers and kayakers away.

Florsheim repeatedly ignored signs outside the dentist’s house that said “PRIVATE PROPERTY BEYOND THIS SIGN” and “ONLY WATER ACCESS BEYOND THIS POINT.” Domagala kept calling the cops, and the village eventually issued a trespassing citation.

Rather than pay the fine and walk away, Florsheim dug in.

At stake is what right people in Wisconsin have to take a shoreline stroll.

Read more: 🔗 https://on.wsj.com/4uqBIAA

05/30/2026

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05/29/2026

Yes, there is such a thing as a free lunch!

05/28/2026

Can Bay County really take a $75,000 home over a $5,845 tax debt? A federal appeals court says a Michigan woman deserves another chance to fight that outcome. The Sixth Circuit revived her bankruptcy case, ruling the county may have received more through the tax-foreclosure process than it would have in a normal Chapter 7 liquidation.

05/27/2026

🏠Are your clients worried about making TOO MUCH money selling their homes? 🤯
A growing number of long-term homeowners are actually hesitating to sell their properties for a completely unexpected reason: a massive, looming tax bill.

It’s being called the "Hidden Home Equity Tax," and it’s catching sellers completely off guard. 🛑👇

🛑 The 1997 Time Capsule
Under current IRS rules, when a homeowner sells their primary residence, they can exclude a chunk of the profit from capital gains taxes: Single filers: Up to $250,000 tax-free
Married couples: Up to $500,000 tax-free

The catch? These limits were set back in 1997 and have NEVER been adjusted for inflation. # # # 📈 The Housing Boom Collides with Tax Law.
While these tax caps have been frozen in time for nearly 30 years, home values across Michigan and the U.S. have absolutely skyrocketed. 🚀

For clients who bought their homes decades ago, or those selling in booming markets, their equity has easily cleared those 1997 thresholds. Once they cross that line, any extra profit gets hit with a federal capital gains tax of up to 20% (plus state taxes).

🎓 Why This Matters for Real Estate Professionals
This "success tax" is creating a massive bottleneck, keeping much-needed inventory off the market because homeowners don't want to hand a massive chunk of their hard-earned equity over to the IRS.
As real estate professionals, navigating these complex tax implications and advising clients on their "cost basis" is more critical than ever.
The problem? If people are reluctant to sell their "starter" homes, there is lack of inventory for todays first-time home buyers. It trickles down.
What do you think? Should Congress finally update these 30-year-old tax limits to match today's housing prices? 👇 Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

05/27/2026

Looking to stay sharp and ahead in today’s real estate market? 🏡✨

Join us June 5th for a Continuing Education Class presented by ACME Institute at Aspire North Realtors®.

📍 852 S Garfield Ave, Traverse City
🖥 Virtual option available via Zoom
⏰ 9:00 AM – 2:45 PM

A full day of learning, networking, and professional growth awaits.