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About Ilyce Glink

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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New Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA Mortgage Loan Requirements for Condominiums

By | March 25th, 2010|


If you thought that the real estate market had troubles, have you tried getting a loan on a condominium lately. New rules and regulations from Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and FHA, have sent condominium associations scrambling to make sure that owners and prospective buyers can get financing for units in those developments. When you shop around for a new home, you might want to talk to your mortgage lender or mortgage broker before buying a condominium to see what issues you might face in your area. With that knowledge, you might avoid certain condominiums with known problems and target buildings where mortgage loan financing is easier.

8000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Lost By One Day

By | March 25th, 2010|

$8000 First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit Lost By One Day
As the days of the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit come to an end, buyers should make sure they know the restrictions on time and income to obtain the credit. You must have a contract signed on or before April 30, 2010 and must close on the purchase on or before June 30, 2010. One day late, and you won't get the tax credit. Also, if your adjusted gross income is over $125,000, if you are single, or $225,000, if you are married, you will get a reduced credit or none at all. You may want to talk to your accountant to see where your income stacks up to make sure you get the home buyer tax credit.

Herman Cain Show Notes – March 22, 2010 – Health Care Reform Passes

By | March 22nd, 2010|

Herman Cain Show Notes - March 22, 2010 - Health Care Reform Passes. Although Ilyce Glink is filling in for Herman Cain, Herman is going to call in from Las Vegas at the start of the show to talk about Health Care Reform. Do you agree with health care reform? Do you think we need our health care system reformed? Check out the Washington Post's interactive link that allows you to see how you'll be affected by health care reform.

How To Invest Your Money In 2010

By | March 22nd, 2010|

The worst economy in decades has been followed by an incredible 60 percent bounce in the stock market. Some economists are predicting we'll have a double-dip recession while others think the worst is behind us. Most investors are scratching their heads, wondering "What's next?" Together, we'll explore this new world of investing. We'll look at short-term and long-term investments, retirement savings and your child's college education fund. We'll look at stocks, bonds, ETFs, real estate investing and the biggest mistakes investors make.

Tax On Winning A House

By | March 22nd, 2010|


Some people are lucky and win a house in a raffle. But if they do, they need to know that they will have to pay taxes on the value of the house they have won. The IRS will consider the winnings from the raffle as income, and you'll have to pay income taxes on the value of the house. Most house raffles by individuals are illegal in most states. While in some states charities can raffle off homes and keep the proceeds for their use in one state, charities can work with homeowners to raffle off their homes. There are strict rules and a house raffle may not be much better than trying to auction the home or selling the home using conventional methods.

Ilyce Glink show Notes – March 21, 2010 – How to Invest Your Money

By | March 21st, 2010|


Invest Your Money Wisely in 2010. Learn how to deal with a stock market that seems irrational. Should you invest in bonds in an era or rising interest rates? And, how big a share of your investment portfolio should be international equities? All of the answers to these questions will be found at our next event: HOW TO INVEST YOUR MONEY IN 2010. Buy your ticket today and get 40 percent off the ticket price. Rob Goshen, a senior vice president with Mesirow Financial, joins us in the third hour of our special show today to talk about risk. He'll be at our event on March 27, 2010 at the Gwinnett Center. 40% DISCOUNT EXPIRES WEDNESDAY!!! BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW!!!

Ilyce Glink Show on WSB Radio – March 21, 2010

By | March 21st, 2010|

Ilyce Glink Show - March 21, 2010 - Today on the Ilyce Glink Show, Ilyce is in the studio in Phoenix, Arizona. She talks about the latest economic news and gives the best in real estate, personal finance and consumer advice. Join Ilyce on Facebook and follow her on Twitter @Glink. Check out Ilyce's blog for more show notes and links.

Consequences of Foreclosure Include Not Being Able To Buy Your Own Home

By | March 19th, 2010|


If you have lost a home to foreclosure, you will find your credit ruined and unable to get a home lender to lend you money on a new home for several years. If you find yourself buying a home with friends or relatives, they won't be able to put you on the title to the home if they obtain financing. And if you use any of your own money to buy the home, you'll be in a position of not being on the title to the home and at the mercy of your friends and relatives. Make sure you document what you do, what is expected out of the arrangement and be truthful with the new lender on who is owning the home and why.

Paying Income Taxes In Two States

By | March 19th, 2010|


You might think that paying income taxes wasn't hard enough. Try paying income taxes in two states and try to figure out what state should get paid what and what state should credit you for any payments made to another state. If you use a tax professional, that person can help you out with state income tax returns in multiple states. If you are doing it yourself, you might benefit from income tax software that can work the payments to the different states and the credit that any state gives you for those other tax payments to the other state. You can use TurboTax, H&R Block among other tax preparations software that's available at most office supply stores, bookstores, and other retailers.

Quit Claim Deed vs. Living Trust

By | March 19th, 2010|


When deciding how to pass on property to loved ones, there are many choices. You can transfer property now using a quit claim deed. You can transfer property later using a will. Or, you can place your property in a living trust now and set forth your wishes for the disposition of your property in the trust. The living trust can then dispose of your assets upon your death avoiding probate court requirements and you can control the property you own while you are living.

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