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What Are Your Options?](https://blog.wealthstonegroup.com/insights/the-2026-2027-landlord-margin-call-what-rising-loan-maturities-mean-for-property-owners-approaching-a-forced-sale) ![](https://blog.wealthstonegroup.com/hubfs/Wealthstone-FI-.jpg) [1031 Exchange](https://blog.wealthstonegroup.com/insights/tag/1031-exchange) ### Your Commercial Real Estate Loan Is Maturing. What Are Your Options? Navigating loan maturities in commercial real estate requires careful planning. Explore refinancing options, tax implications, and 1031 exchanges before making decisions. Oct 23, 2026 6 min read [Selling Your Business? What Do You Want Life to Look Like After the Sale?](https://blog.wealthstonegroup.com/insights/selling-your-business-what-do-you-want-life-to-look-like-after-the-sale) ![](https://blog.wealthstonegroup.com/hubfs/Wealthstone-FI-3.jpg) [Business Exit Planning](https://blog.wealthstonegroup.com/insights/tag/business-exit-planning) ### Selling Your Business? What Do You Want Life to Look Like After the Sale? Discover how to align your personal goals with your business exit strategy to create a fulfilling life after the sale. Plan effectively for your future. Oct 21, 2026 4 min read [Cost Segregation and Bonus Depreciation: When Accelerating Real Estate Deductions Makes Sense](https://blog.wealthstonegroup.com/insights/cost-segregation-and-bonus-depreciation-when-accelerating-real-estate-deductions-makes-sense) ![](https://blog.wealthstonegroup.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/44709168.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.nethubfs44709168stock-photo-city-1.jpeg) [Tax Mitigation](https://blog.wealthstonegroup.com/insights/tag/tax-mitigation) ### Cost Segregation and Bonus Depreciation: When Accelerating Real Estate Deductions Makes Sense Explore how cost segregation and bonus depreciation can accelerate real estate deductions, enhancing tax strategies and investment value for property owners. Oct 19, 2026 5 min read [What If One Property Owner Wants a 1031 Exchange and the Other Wants Cash?](https://blog.wealthstonegroup.com/insights/what-if-one-property-owner-wants-a-1031-exchange-and-the-other-wants-cash) ![](https://blog.wealthstonegroup.com/hubfs/Wealthstone-RealEstate-HeroImage-min-1.jpeg) [1031 Exchange](https://blog.wealthstonegroup.com/insights/tag/1031-exchange) ### What If One Property Owner Wants a 1031 Exchange and the Other Wants Cash? Navigating different ownership goals in real estate sales can be complex. Learn how to manage varying objectives, like 1031 exchanges versus cash needs. Oct 16, 2026 5 min read [Most Expensive Mistake Business Owners Before Exit: Waiting to Build Value and How to Avoid It](https://blog.wealthstonegroup.com/insights/most-expensive-mistake-business-owners-before-exit-waiting-to-build-value-and-how-to-avoid-it) ![](https://blog.wealthstonegroup.com/hubfs/WS-Commentary.jpg) [Business Exit Planning](https://blog.wealthstonegroup.com/insights/tag/business-exit-planning) ### Most Expensive Mistake Business Owners Before Exit: Waiting to Build Value and How to Avoid It Learn why business owners should prepare for an exit early, enhancing company value and flexibility, rather than waiting until they're ready to sell. 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