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Ilyce Glink is an award-winning, nationally-syndicated columnist, best-selling author, and radio and television personality. She is the best-known consumer advocate for home buyers, sellers, and owners, and her content touches millions of readers, viewers, and listeners each week. She is the Founder/CEO of Best Money Moves, an employee benefit that companies provide that helps employees measure financial stress, then dials it down with a unique content mapping system. She is also the Founder/CEO of Think Glink Media, a digital content agency, and the Publisher of ThinkGlink.com. Listen to Ilyce on WGN Radio each week, follow her on Twitter, and sign up for the ThinkGlink free weekly newsletter, in the blue box at the bottom of this page.
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Use Home Equity Line of Credit to Purchase HUD Home

By | August 6th, 2010|

A home equity line of credit could help to buy an HUD home as an investment property. A good credit score and a solid cash position make it easier to get home equity line of credit. Investment property loans are another option with buying an HUD as a second home. It may be faster to get a second home loan instead of a home equity line of credit. A couple with good credit scores is looking for loans to start investing in real estate with an HUD property.

Fraudulent Loan Leads To Bank Seizure Of Short Sale

By | August 6th, 2010|

Countrywide loan fraud led to bank seizure for unsuspecting homeowner. Her loan was deemed fraudulent and the homeowner discovered a bank seizure on her rental home. The property is not in foreclosure but the owner was in the process of selling her rental home in a short sale. Her best option may be to file lawsuit against the lender. Contacting a real estate attorney is the next step.

Buying A Short Sale Headed for Foreclosure, Buy Now or Wait?

By | August 6th, 2010|

While planning to buy a short sale the house moves to foreclosure. Should you buy the home as a short sale or try to buy the foreclosed home at a foreclosure auction? Is it better to buy now or wait? Foreclosure auctions don't guarantee a cheaper price and you might not get the home as you would in a short sale. When buying a short sale the buyer will know if they get the house or not.

Lien On Property Shouldn’t Be Paid With Retirement Funds

By | August 6th, 2010|


Liens on property must be paid, but make sure you truly owe money on the liens. If you owe money on a lien and want to pay it off quick be careful with removing funds from a retirement fund. Don't rush paying off a lien if it means dipping into a 401(k). The tax penalties of removing from your 401(k) savings can be harsh. Talk to a real estate agent to find out more about liens on your property.

Housing Trends: John Burns Gives His Housing Forecast

By | August 6th, 2010|

Housing market outlook from real estate consultant John Burns. Demand for housing is still low, affected by jobs and mortgage rates. John Burns predicts where the housing market will be in six months and when the housing market will bounce back. John Burns offers advice on new construction, advice on buying and selling homes, and foreclosures and short sales.

Back Taxes Owed On Foreclosed Property Might Fall On Buyer

By | August 6th, 2010|

Buying a foreclosed property might include taking ownership of unpaid back taxes. If you buy a foreclosed house with liens or back taxes, you could be held responsible for paying the liens and back taxes upon purchase of the home or property. Buying a short sale should not make a buyer subject to liens or back taxes. Know the difference between a short sale, foreclosed property and an REO property and make sure you research the property to see if the home has any unpaid real estate taxes or liens.

Job Loss & Medical Bills Main Cause in Foreclosure

By | August 4th, 2010|


Job Loss and Medical BIlls were the main causes of foreclosure in a study from the Pennsylvania Association of Realtors. The survey of homeowners that had dealt with foreclosure in the past year gathered information on foreclosures in Pennsylvania, but it also highlighted a national foreclosure trend. The economy, more than bad lending, seems to be the main cause of foreclosure. Homeowners dealing with job loss and unexpected expenses, due to the tough economy, are the ones heading toward foreclosure.

Economy Cause of Foreclosures, Not Bad Lending Says New Survey

By | August 4th, 2010|

Subprime mortgages are often pointed to as being the culprit behind the housing market crash, however a new study found that, in Pennsylvania, subprime mortgages played a very minor role. It was the loss of a job and one other significant lifestyle change that accounted for the majority of Pennsylvania homeowners falling into foreclosures.

Ilyce Glink Show Notes – August 1, 2010, Foreclosure, Loan Modification Hell, Economic Security Index, Refinancing

By | August 1st, 2010|

Ilyce Glink Show Notes - August 1, 2010, Foreclosure, Loan Modification Hell, Economic Security Index, Refinancing. Stock market was up in July, but so was the number of people filing unemployment claims. Are we headed toward a double dip recession? It's getting hard to refinance your loans. And, the Rockefeller Foundation introduces its latest Economic Security Index. Free Books and Ebook deal. Don't forget to buy your tickets to How to Profit From Foreclosures - early bird ticket price ends soon.

Ilyce Glink Show – August 1, 2010, Foreclosure, Loan Modification Hell, Economic Security Index, Refinancing

By | August 1st, 2010|

Ilyce Glink Show Notes - August 1, 2010: Foreclosure, Loan Modification Hell, Economic Security Index, Refinancing. Stock market was up in July, but so was the number of people filing unemployment claims. Are we headed toward a double dip recession? It's getting hard to refinance your loans. And, the Rockefeller Foundation introduces its latest Economic Security Index. Don't forget to buy your tickets to How to Profit From Foreclosures - early bird ticket price ends soon. More details at Ilyce's blog

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