If you’re self-employed, getting a mortgage can be a lot harder than it would be if you were working for someone else. What can you do if you want to buy a house but don’t have a full-time job? The good news is most lenders are willing to work with self-employed borrowers once they’ve taken [...]
If you’re thinking about buying a home or refinancing in 2015, don’t worry about mortgage interest rates because they don’t seem to be going anywhere. Mortgage rates are sliding so far in 2015, including some of the most popular types like fixed-rate mortgages. The 30-year rate for this type is now well below 4 percent, [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bQOJeepeW0 If you're looking for a tax professional to help you with your taxes this season around Atlanta, consider the Georgia Association of Enrolled Agents. You can find them online here. Here are four of my favorite enrolled agents, if you need help. Bill Nemeth Bill Nemeth is the immediate past president of the [...]
I wanted to reach out directly with some news. Last Friday, the decision was made to replace my Sunday radio show in the WSB-AM lineup. I have hosted the Ilyce Glink: Rebuilding America One House at a Time show for the past 15 years, and have enjoyed every one of the some 780 Sundays we [...]
Buying a foreclosed home through an auction may get you a great deal on a house, but it may also come with some unusual complications--like the former owners still living inside. While the foreclosed owners do have to leave eventually, every new owner fears the worst: They may be tempted to do a little damage on [...]
On this week’s WSB radio show, Ilyce talks about how to maneuver your home refinance. Interest rates are near historic lows again and many consumers are thinking about refinancing. Here’s a few of the topics covered on Ilyce’s show on January 18. Caller question: Should I put my six rental properties in a Limited Liability Company [...]
It’s always good to see first-time investors take a stab at the stock market, especially since it has tripled in value since 2009. But sometimes they are over-eager to go “all in” on one company. A caller on my WSB radio show this week told me she was ready to invest in a company that [...]
On this week’s WSB radio show Ilyce discussed the economy, real estate market, how to make an elevator pitch and a road map for first-time investors. Then, Ilyce explains why you should never deed your house over to your kids and what's the difference between a reverse mortgage and a home equity line of credit. [...]
Here are a few of the topics covered on this week’s WSB radio show. The economy at the end of 2014 [1:50] In the third quarter of 2014, GDP increased to an unbelievable 5 percent due in a large part to the lower gas prices that are freeing up funds for consumers. We are also [...]
“Spend less, save more.” It’s the third most popular new year’s resolution behind getting organized and losing weight, according to a Journal of Clinical Psychology study on resolutions. While I can’t help much with resolutions one and two (though it is helpful to apply the same principles to thinning your waistline as thinning your budget), the third one is [...]
