Watch Out For These Foreclosure Scams
Losing a home to foreclosure can be devastating and it can be hard to keep a cool head. If you don't, you'll be more vulnerable to scam artists. Some...
Grill Options From The Ilyce Glink Show Today – May 18, 2008
Folks, thanks for calling in with all these great suggestions. I'm going to start posting them here. Here's a photo of a Green Egg Grill. According t...
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Boy, am I mad. My nearly-new grill that I bought not even a year ago at Costco, has literally fallen apart. The gas line has completely disintegrated ...
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – May 18, 2008
Grill season has officially begun, and on the show, Ilyce talked about how her nearly-new grill of 9 months has completely fallen apart. That sparked a great debate about customer service, and what kind of products we're getting for the money. To find out what kinds of grills most Atlantans like, tune in to today's show. Ilyce also talked about Fannie Mae's new equity rule changed that was announced Friday. To find out how that will affect you, click to listen to today's show. Don't forget to sign up for Ilyce's new newsletter at www.thinkglink.com. The Forum is still down, so look for the show notes at her blog: www.thinkglink.com/blog and check out the videos at www.expertrealestatetips.net. And be sure to subscribe to her YouTube channel.
HELOC Better Idea Than Second Mortgage
Homeowners ask about getting a second mortgage or a HELOC since they will own two homes if they cannot sell their current home right away. A HELOC is a home equity line of credit. The homeowners say they can repay the HELOC as soon as the first home sells. Getting a HELOC instead of a second mortgage is a good idea.
How To Evaluate Home Inheritance Options
When you inherit a home from a family member, should you keep it or sell it? What can you do with a home inheritance if selling isn't an option? Does a deed in lieu of foreclosure or a foreclosure make sense? To keep the home, you'd need to keep paying the mortgage, taxes and insurance.
Mortgage Requirements Stricter For First Time Home Buyers
Mortgage requirements have become stricter for first time home buyers. Lenders have tightened credit requirements for first time home buyers, making it more difficult to qualify for a mortgage loan. To qualify for a mortgage loan, first time home buyers need a credit score of at least 660 unless they try for an FHA loan.
Quit Claim Deed And Inheritance
When you give someone a share of your property's ownership using a quit claim deed it is irreversible. Even if you change your mind later, the quit claim deed remains in effect. To sort out a situation like this about a quit claim deed you should contact a real estate attorney.