Freddie Mac Shares At 42 Cents
Freddie Mac announced fourth quarter 2008 and full year results today, after the closing bell. It made me curious to see what was the company's curren...
Planning Renovation During A Tough Economy
You may look at your personal finances and the bad economy around you and think that now is not the time to be putting money into a home renovation. Advice from a professional builder says now may be the perfect time to get the most for your money. With the real estate industry and the construction industry down, everyone is looking for work. If you have the cash, or can get credit, you may be able to get a great price on a remodeling project and raise your property value. The subcontractors and builders might be more willing to strike a deal with you on your home renovation or remodeling project.
Mortgage Lending Reform Testimony
Sandra F. Braunstein, Director, Division of Consumer and Community Affairs, Federal Reserve Mortgage lending reform Before the Subcommittee on Financ...
Updates At ThinkGlink.com
As you can tell, there's a lot of exciting things going on at ThinkGlink.com! Today, we launched the new redesign of ThinkGlink.com. Sure, we've got ...
Home Renovation Video Series
Ilyce Glink from ThinkGlink.com and ExpertRealEstateTips.net shares advice, tips, and how to help in this video series dedicated to home renovation and remodeling. With help from contractors, construction professionals and experts, Ilyce brings you the best advice in the industry. If you're thinking about new construction, or renovating your existing home, this 30-video series will cover every topic to get you prepped to break ground and start your construction project. Watch this home renovation series from Expert Real Estate Tips to get more advice, explanations and tips to keep your rehab or new construction on track.
Grade Schoolers Win Coldwell Banker “American Dream” Contest
I’ve lived in three different states in the past three years as I finished undergrad, completed grad school, and moved out on my own. Home is a b...
Choose Auction, Not Lottery and Not House Raffle, When Selling Your Home
Thinking about a house raffle or selling your home using a lottery?
While selling your home through a lottery or house raffle may seem appealing, it is illegal in most states. If you're desperately selling your home, you may want to auction off your home instead. Learn why selling a home via an auction is preferable to selling a home using a lottery.
Cancel Buyer-Agency Agreement With Real Estate Agent
How can you end a buyer-agency agreement with a real estate agent after you've agreed to hire that real estate agent to help you find a home? Canceling a buyer-agency agreement with a real estate agent may involve paying a fee to the real estate agent. To cancel a buyer-agency agreement with a real estate agent you need to tell the agent why you want to cancel. Depending on how long you worked with your real estate agent, he or she may be understanding when you explain you want to later buy a for sale by owner home without an agent.
Reversing A Quit Claim Deed When Unmarried Couple Separates
When you want to ensure that your roommate has a place to live you may think about signing over part of your property ownership using a quit claim deed. Unless you want your roommate or partner to inherit the home as well, a quit claim deed may not be the right document to use for estate planning. Creating a life estate or a trust may be a better option than signing a quit claim deed when you want to ensure someone has a place to live.
Buying A Home? Figure Out Needs And Wants First
Before you start buying a home, you should figure out what you want in that home. What are your must-haves and deal-breakers when buying a home? Creating a home buying wish list can also be a test for your relationship, if you're buying a home with a partner. Learn how to put together an effective list of your needs and wants for buying a home.