What Does It Mean To Be Middle Class?
Apparently being middle class is the place to be. Many Americans, regardless of their income, consider themselves middle class, according to a study j...
Check Your Tax Returns Before You Send Them
The National Society of Accountants recently released these tips, courtesy of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service: file electronically. If you choose to...
Commercial Real Estate Tenant Doesn’t Pay Rent
What can you do when you own commercial real estate and your tenant doesn't pay rent? How can you evict the commercial real estate tenant? Eviction laws vary by state and some attorneys specialize in evictions for commercial real estate.
Consult Attorney To Document Property Ownership
When elderly parents own a home and one of them passes away, it may put the home's ownership into question. How can the surviving parent and children ensure the home ownership is fair? Consult with an attorney to document the home ownership in a way that takes into account all family members.
Landlord Needs To Plan For Landscaping Of Rental Property
When you own a rental property but don't live in the area you need to plan for the property's upkeep including landscaping and possibly a property manager. To successfully hire a property manager you need to have a detailed agreement that outlines responsibilities and payment. Learn how to plan for landscaping needs of an investment property too.
Learn To Love Your Home Until Market Outlook Improves
If you're unhappy with your current home consider the housing market outlook. It may be a while before the housing market outlook becomes positive so learn to love your current home.
New Construction: Pay Attention To Vacant Lots
When you're building a home next to a vacant lot you need to be aware of plans for the property next door. What can you do if the builder of new construction in your neighborhood follows different plans? It helps to talk with a real estate attorney to understand your recourse when you build a home and then plans for the vacant lot next door change.
More On The Tax Deadline Extension For GA Tornado Victims
This is specifically for tornado victims in Georgia: We checked with Chet Burgess, a tax expert who was on Ilyce's show on Sunday, and he said the Ma...
Hear Ilyce on NPR’s Marketplace Money
National Public Radio's Dan Grech interviewed Ilyce this past Friday about how relisting real estate works and what it means. To hear the clip go her...