How to Buy Your Parents’ House: Steps, Tax Rules, and Gifts of Equity
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by Holly HooperFebruary 13, 2026
Can you buy your parents’ house? Yes. Learn about tax limits ($19k), using a gift of equity for a $0 down payment, and avoiding capital gains taxes.
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Originally published on Redfin News on 2/13/2026