Are you doing everything you can to minimize the risk of a fire in your home? And just how much can landscaping affect your property appraisal? Get answers to these questions by listening to this week’s episode of the Ilyce Glink Show. You can click the audio link below to listen to the full show, [...]
Income tax season is months away, and you may still be basking in the glow of being done with this year's filing. But if you’re looking to make next year’s taxes easier on you and your budget, a little preparation now could be very helpful. “The starting point for tax planning is at the previous [...]
In some locations, allowing someone to hunt on your land requires none of the licenses or permits that being allowed to hunt does; in fact, in some places all that’s legally required is the landowner’s permission. But permitting others to hunt on your land can carry liability risks that a simple insurance policy can help [...]
By the time you have saved for your down payment, put funds in escrow for your dream home, and paid for a home inspection or survey, you may be in the mood to conserve some cash. But if skipping the purchase of title insurance seems like a good idea, you might want to think twice. [...]
What’s the outlook on home values from atop Homes.com’s real estate search operation? And which pets leave the biggest paw print on your home: cats or dogs? Get answers to these questions by listening to this week’s episode of the Ilyce Glink Show. You can click the audio link below to listen to the full [...]
How will TRID affect your mortgage application process? Will the real estate market bow under the weight of the September jobs report? Get answers to these questions by listening to this week’s episode of the Ilyce Glink Show. You can click the audio link below to listen to the full show, or download the podcast via [...]
Is homeownership still a part of the American Dream? Can we trust that the secondary mortgage market won’t collapse again like it did in 2008? Get answers to these questions by listening to this week’s episode of the Ilyce Glink Show. You can click the audio link below to listen to the full show, or [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8wstP5PxlY Extreme weather and water shortages are convincing people to change their home landscaping plans, leading to fewer lush yards but more long-term benefits for homeowners. After the severe water shortages in California, water usage restrictions have gone into effect for homeowners in certain parts of the state. In Texas, homeowners have seen the [...]
Is there a way to have community development without pushing lower income residents out? Is it worth remodeling your home if it’s in a neighborhood experiencing skyrocketing land values? Get answers to these questions by listening to this week’s episode of the Ilyce Glink Show. You can click the audio link below to listen to [...]
Buying a home can be an exciting and overwhelming process. When all the paperwork’s been signed, you’ve moved in, and the dust has settled, you may be thinking twice about your choice in homeowners insurance. How soon after you buy your home can you switch insurance providers, what happens to the money you may have [...]
