Are you inheriting a home? There are several options to consider if you'll be the beneficiary of this sort of bequest and don't want to keep it. Inheriting a Home: To Keep or Sell Q: I read your column regularly and always find it very interesting and informative. I have a rather complicated question: My [...]
Every year, Ilyce and Sam offer their readers New Year’s resolutions for home buyers, sellers and their personal finances. These are their 2023 Home Buyer Resolutions. My, how the tide is shifting for home buyers, sellers, renovators, investors, and owners. At the end of 2021, we wrote that “Covid is a trend accelerator.” When it [...]
Options on Getting Rid of a Timeshare Property. Q: This is a comment regarding your article on getting rid of timeshare properties several months ago. I have two bits of information for disillusioned owners. Two of the major timeshare companies have a process where they can assist you in disposing of your timeshare ownership. Vistana [...]
It's hard to buy a first home, Gen Zers and Millennials say Recently, the National Association of Realtors released their 2022 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers. The news wasn’t good for first-time buyers or for those who have been waiting, impatiently, to buy their first home. Just 26% of all buyers were first-time buyers. [...]
How do I get rid of bats? Uninvited "guests" upset one homeowner. Q: How do I get rid of bats? I have a large colony of bats in my fireplace and some in my walls. Two weeks ago I alerted the property management and they sent out professionals. The professional sent them a report and [...]
Should You Plan a Move Before Retirement? How to handle a sale and purchase of a new home and move before retirement? Q: I used to listen to you on the radio in Atlanta and I’m hoping you can help me now. My husband is 65 and I’m 63. We live in a home that’s [...]
Condo living: pros and cons of a small HOA Q: I purchased my condo in July 2021. Since then, the condo board put through a special assessment for $120 per month for the next 84 months to pay for “unsafe balcony” repairs. This was not disclosed at the time of my closing. Condo HOA is [...]
Buying a home with a family member can cause problems down the line. If you're buying a home with family doesn't always work. If you're buying with family members you can lose the value of your investment and the relationship with your family at the same time. Is it a good idea to buy a [...]
How much can I afford for a home? With home prices skyrocketing over the past few years, home buyers are worried about affordability. Q: How much can I afford for a home? I retired in 2020. My long-term plan was to move to a single level home. I've delayed it due to Covid but hope [...]
First-time Buyer Homes Out of Reach in 2022 Housing Market A first-time buyer finds homes are out of reach. She is looking for a home, but as a first-time buyer, she hasn't been able to get an offer accepted. Why? Q: My mom gave me a copy of Ilyce’s book 100 Questions Every First-Time Home [...]
