Choosing a real estate listing agent can be tricky. Sometimes a discount agent or fixed price agent can work just fine. Q: A fixed price real estate listing company is an advertiser on your radio show. I accept advertising for what it is. However, I do respect your opinion and really wonder if you would [...]
When the bank is stalling your short sale, there may not be much you can do to make the process go quicker. However, most banks realize that taking a short sale offer is better than the foreclosure process. Q: My husband and I purchased a home in 2006. But I lost my job in 2010, drained [...]
When calculating your property cost basis, it is recommended you speak with an accountant to correctly determine the purchase price between the land and home. Q: We purchased a single 22-acre parcel in late 2004. In order to refinance this year, we had to split the single parcel into a 4-acre parcel that contains our [...]
Foreclosure paperwork scandals continue to rock homeowners and the housing market. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution published a story of one specific mortgage loan case today. And usual, providing personal finance advice, real estate advice and consumer advice on the Ilyce Glink Show on December 2, 2012 at 11:00am Eastern Time on WSB Radio. We're almost at [...]
If your house is damaged by a fire, the first step is to talk with your insurance company about what will be covered under the policy. Q: I recently inherited my sister’s home that was badly damaged by fire and smoke. I do not want to keep the house. What is the best way for [...]
To check for an IRS Property Tax Lien, you can use the Internet. Each state's method of filing IRS tax liens will differ slightly. Q: How can I check for an IRS property tax lien using the Internet? I am housebound and can't get to the county courthouse. A: While you might not be able [...]
If you don't qualify for any loan modification programs and have an underwater mortgage, you might not want to walk away but instead consider a short sale. Q: I have been forced into retirement as I can't find a job with my skills inventory. That means I have to live on a fixed income of [...]
Deciding between a full service versus a flat fee real estate agent can be a tough choice - each has potential drawbacks. Q: What is your opinion of the flat rate listing vs. the traditional “full service” listing agent? We listed our previous home with a flat rate listing service about ten years ago but [...]
What happens when mortgage rates rise? What are the long-term effects on homeowners and the housing market? Mortgage loan rates are at an all-time low but they can't stay that way forever. And usual, providing personal finance advice, real estate advice and consumer advice on the Ilyce Glink Show on November 25, 2012 at 12:00pm [...]
