Better Business Bureau Reports New Phishing Scheme Beware of any emails you get from the Better Business Bureau in the coming days and weeks, it could be a phishing scheme. The BBB has had reports of an email scheme in Illinois. Don't get caught by this scam, it involves a computer virus.
A new phishing scheme is using the name and logo of the Better Business Bureau. The attack comes in the form of an email, and the BBB is advising not to click on any links of the fraudulent email. There have been two reports of such attacks in Illinois.The Better Business Bureau has suggestions on their website for how businesses can protect themselves. Read the full press release below:
Buy, Close, Move In! - 3 Mistakes Home Buyers Make. Ilyce's new book debuts today and in it she discusses common mistakes home buyers make in this new world of real estate. In this new MoneyWatch.com video, Ilyce discusses the book and 3 mistakes home buyers make. Find out more about Ilyce's new book, BUY, CLOSE, MOVE IN!, and where to buy it at http://www.ThinkGlink.com/buy-close-move-in.
Ilyce Glink Show Notes - April 11, 2010 - Buy Close Move In! Publishes This Week. Ilyce's latest book, BUY, CLOSE, MOVE IN!, is published this week. The book will teach you how to navigate the new world of real estate, safely and profitably, and end up with the home of your dreams. All bookstores will have the book, as will online bookstores. We also have FREE books and more than 20 ebooks and podcasts available for purchase at the ThinkGlink.com store. Today's show also features Ilyce's views on the latest economic news.
Ilyce Glink Show Notes - April 11, 2010 - Buy Close Move In! Publishes This Week. Ilyce's latest book, BUY, CLOSE, MOVE IN!, is published this week. The book will teach you how to navigate the new world of real estate, safely and profitably, and end up with the home of your dreams. All bookstores will have the book, as will online bookstores. We also have FREE books and more than 20 ebooks and podcasts available for purchase at the ThinkGlink.com store. Today's show also features Ilyce's views on the latest economic news. Visit Ilyce's Blog for more show notes and links.
A quit claim deed will probably not help a homeowner who is underwater on their mortgage. A quit claim deed will not remove the obligation to pay the mortgage. You can restructure a mortgage through a refinance or maybe a home loan modification if your finances aren't too bad. A quit claim deed will probably not help a homeowner who is underwater on their mortgage.
Dividing inheritance and property after the death of a loved one can be a tricky task. Quit claim deeds can cause problems if they're not filled out correctly. A quit claim deed can divide the property among family members or even transfer property to one person. Make sure a quit claim deed is filled out properly and inheritance is divided properly between family members. Don't let a quit claim deed cause unnecessary problems after a family member's death.
Family members can sometimes come to disagreements over inheritance after a parent or loved one passes. Assets often include money and a house or property. How to divide your aging parent's assets can result in financial problems after death. Discuss with your aging parents and other family members how to equitably divide the assets after death.
Real Estate is a great way to invest your money, but you have to know what you're doing when investing in real estate. One of the top mistakes investors make is not having an exit strategy. When investing in real estate, knowing when to get out and make a profit can be just as important as knowing which properties to buy. Be a more successful real estate investor and plan your exit strategy in advance.
Identity theft scams are taking the form of HUD home sales. Don't let the promise of a great deal on HUD home lure you into falling for ID theft. Even with a HUD home, which is just a home with an FHA loan that has gone into foreclosure, you still need to perform your due diligence as a home buyer. Use a real estate agent who is licensed to sell FHA loans and have a real estate attorney check on the validity of the sale and the real estate agent. As always, be very careful of giving your Social Security number or any other personal information to anyone you haven't fully checked out for security.
