Glinkonomics, life this week on WSB radio, Ilyce talks about how important it is for parents and kids to discuss money. Welcome back to the Ilyce Glink Show, live every Sunday. It's football season, so that means our show moves back an hour. We’re now on from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., all the way [...]
This week we're introducing Glinkonomics, life this week with Ilyce Glink on WSB radio. Welcome back to the Ilyce Glink Show, rebuilding America one house at a time, starting with yours here on news talk WSB. I'm Ilyce Glink, find me on my website at thinkglink.com. If you are interested in investing in real estate, [...]
When getting started in real estate investing, knowing the difference between good vs. bad debt is crucial. More tips for real estate beginners. Q: I enjoy Ilyce’s radio show very much. Thank you for what you do. I'm a new investor in my late 20s seeking to build a portfolio of rental properties for the [...]
When locking a mortgage rate, you should know who's responsible for missing a rate lock. Try to find a lender who will help with a mortgage rate lock. Q: I am in the middle of completing a refinance of my home and missed my rate lock due to an un-recorded deed. As soon as this [...]
Using an inheritance to pay off your mortgage can help pay down your mortgage faster. Consider using an inheritance to pay down debts. By: Ilyce Glink and Sam Tamkin Q: I have a 20-year fixed mortgage and am two years into it. If I inherit a chunk of money and want to pay down my [...]
Considering a fix and flip loan with a hard money lender? Think carefully about the double-digit interest rate before signing on. Q: I enjoyed reading your story about on how distressed property REO investments may undermine housing markets. I am the marketing director at a leading hard money lender to residential real estate investors in [...]
We are not saving enough for retirement. Period. According to a report released today by Bankrate, more than a third of Americans have saved nothing for retirement. It's worse for those under 30: More than two-thirds haven't saved anything. That's the first mistake Americans make when saving for retirement--just not saving enough or at all. [...]
Inheriting a timeshare and wondering if you should sell it? Check with an estate attorney to see if you can sell the timeshare. By: Ilyce Glink and Samuel Tamkin Q: I just read an article from 2011 on thinkglink.com where you answered a timeshare question. In that question, you said that if a person died [...]
Wondering about options available for underwater homes? If the bank denies a short sale, you may have to file for bankruptcy. Q: My husband and I purchased a condotel unit in Hawaii in 2006 and the property is way under the water now. We have been trying very hard to keep up with mortgage and [...]
