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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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Property Tax, Homeowners Association Cause Confusion

By | January 19th, 2009|

Real estate taxes and home values are one of the most confusing issues for homeowners. Different properties can be be calculated in different ways, depending on the features of the property and where in the country it is located. In some cases, a community that has a large and profitable retail base or business base may pay a larger share of the taxes for the community. Homeowners benefit when retailers and businesses pay a larger share of the tax burden.

Purchasing A Home With Relatives Can Cause Disagreement

By | January 19th, 2009|

When purchasing a home with a relative, how should this kind of mortgage be arranged? Who is responsible for the costs and payments? Make sure you are clear on the terms of the arrangement when purchasing a house with someone else. Drawing up a partnership agreement could be a good idea.

Purchasing Vacation And Investment Properties

By | January 19th, 2009|

The National Association of Realtors recently released a new study that looks at the vacation and investment home markets. Last year, 40 percent of all homes bought were vacation homes or investment properties. There is a clear distinction between the people who buy vacation homes and those who buy investment properties.

Quit Claim Deed Validity Determines Inheritance Rights

By | January 19th, 2009|

If a quit claim deed is signed but never recorded and the former owner dies, who inherits the home? An Ohio family owns a West Virginia property through a quit claim deed but they never recorded the quit claim deed. The law of West Virginia, where the property is located, should determine whether the deed is valid. If the deed isn't valid, then the inheritance laws where the property's former owner lived should dictate who now owns the property.

Real Estate Agent Helps Determine Market Value

By | January 19th, 2009|

What's a good way to figure out the market value of your home or land? And once you've found the market value of your property and you decide to sell, how can you structure the sale so as to minimize or eliminate capital gains taxes? To figure out the market value it helps to consult with a real estate agent and to resolve tax questions on a primary residence you should consult a tax expert and real estate attorney.

Real Estate Agents Sell Homes In Fall, Spring, Summer Seasons

By | January 19th, 2009|

Selling homes is no longer a seasonal activity. Real estate agents now work around the clock nearly every day of the year to sell homes. Ilyce provides home selling tips including staging and home selling price suggestions in this story which discusses selling your home in fall, spring, summer or winter seasons. In addition to following home selling tips, it's good to realize that the real estate market conditions may not be the best right now, with the financial crisis.

Real Estate Fraud: Preventing Bogus Home Buyers

By | January 19th, 2009|

When luxury homes are put on the market, bogus home buyers may come out of the woodwork and commit real estate fraud just to take a look at your house. Ilyce recommends methods to prevent real estate fraud and having bogus home buyers walk through your house. In more wealthy neighborhoods, some alleged potential home buyers misrepresent themselves and pretend to be able to purchase high-priced homes, committing real estate fraud.

Real Estate Investment: Property Value Of Buying Vacant Lots

By | January 19th, 2009|

Vacant lots can be a good real estate investment depending on the surrounding neighborhood and how it affects the property's value. One thing to be aware of when buying vacant lots as a real estate investment is to check out the zoning laws and what you're allowed to build on the property. Buying vacant lots in a residential neighborhood can be a good real estate investment, especially if the property is in a good neighborhood with good market value.

Real Estate IRAs: Using IRA Cash To Invest In Real Estate

By | January 19th, 2009|

Real estate IRAs let you use IRA cash to invest in real estate. With stock market returns down, there's been a surge of interest concerning using IRAs to invest in real estate. Some self-directed IRA accounts give the flexibility to invest in real estate.

Real Estate Open House Don’ts

By | January 19th, 2009|

If you've listed your house for sale, you want your home to stand out from the pack -- and not because you had dirty clothes all over the bedroom floor. Check out this list before you leave your home open for a showing. Sell your house quickly by giving a great first impression at a real estate open house.

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