The 1031 Brief

The 1031 Brief
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The 1031 Brief™ is First American Exchange Company’s monthly podcast covering the people, trends and planning strategies shaping the world of 1031 exchanges. Hosted by Divisional Counsel Ashley Stefan, each episode delivers practical conversations with experienced professionals, offering insights that help real estate investors and their advisors make smarter, more confident tax-deferred exchange decisions.

Episodes

  1. Aug 20

    Are You Leaving Money on the Table?

    Ashley has a conversation with Julie Baird, President of First American Exchange Company, about whether early 1031 planning can affect buying power. They discuss how to approach investigating replacement-property options and how to create better deal flexibility in an exchange. They also walk through simple examples, common missed opportunities, and the practical questions investors should raise before a sale closes.

  2. Aug 20

    How Does the Market Affect 1031 Planning?

    When real estate markets are uneven, how do investors approach a 1031 exchange? In this episode, Ashley explores how to handle complex financing considerations or the need to make replacement-property decisions quickly. She explains why investors should think about exchange timelines, financing, backup options, and replacement-property strategy before the clock starts running.

  3. Aug 3

    What Is a 1031 Exchange?

    In this kickoff episode of The 1031 Brief, Ashley Stefan, Divisional Counsel for First American Exchange Company, explains what a 1031 exchange does and why it matters. She discusses what “like-kind” means in real estate and in a 1031 context, and why there are advantages to having an exchange structure in place before a sale closes. This episode gives investors and advisors a foundation for understanding how this tax deferral tool may help keep capital working in qualifying real estate.

  • 3 Episodes

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About

The 1031 Brief™ is First American Exchange Company’s monthly podcast covering the people, trends and planning strategies shaping the world of 1031 exchanges. Hosted by Divisional Counsel Ashley Stefan, each episode delivers practical conversations with experienced professionals, offering insights that help real estate investors and their advisors make smarter, more confident tax-deferred exchange decisions.

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  • Creator
    The 1031 Brief
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
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