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Is Renters Insurance Worth Having?

By | May 13th, 2013|

There are a million reasons why tenants may choose not to purchase renters insurance, but it’s coverage that is worth considering—even if you don’t own anything that you consider overly expensive or valuable. In many cases, renters insurance will cover more than just the contents of your apartment. Scenario #1: Injuries to a guest in [...]

Problems Selling Your Condo? How to Deal with Condo Association Issues

By | May 11th, 2013|

 Are you having problems selling your condo? Here's how you should deal with condo association repair issues. Q: I recently read a response you wrote to a reader about her building shaking when big trucks go by. I have a similar issue. I live in condominium building in Chicago and there is a dip in [...]

Buying a House After Retirement | Better to Rent or Buy?

By | May 11th, 2013|

Buying a house after retirement can be a good or bad idea. Deciding if it's better to rent or buy a house after retirement requires careful planning. Q: I am a 66-year old single female. I currently rent a home for $875 per month (low for this area because I have been in this location [...]

Paid Off Mortgage Documents: What Do You Need?

By | May 10th, 2013|

Paid off your mortgage? To get documents showing your mortgage is paid off, check with your lender for a paid-in-full letter. Q: In your recent Real Estate Matters column you said that when you pay off your mortgage you should receive -- among other things -- the original note marked "paid" or shown with a [...]

Buying a Home? Mortgage Standards You’ll Need to Consider

By | May 6th, 2013|

A major cause of the housing crash in 2006 and 2007 was poorly documented mortgages that should not have been approved. Many of these mortgages ended in default and contributed to the four million foreclosures that cost families their homes and lowered home values by 50 percent or more in some communities. Mortgage lenders that [...]

Real Estate Trends to Watch This Spring

By | May 6th, 2013|

If you want to perk up a real estate agent, just say, “Spring is here.” Spring is normally the busiest time of year for real estate agents and brokers, and this year looks to be more of the same. As February’s colder-than-average temperatures started to rise, the real estate market also began heating up. Sales [...]

Lowest Mortgage Rates In History | Think Glink

By | May 4th, 2013|

Ilyce Glink talks about how we have the lowest mortgage rates in history and what this means for the economy. It’s difficult to believe that mortgage interest rates are now officially at the lowest point in history. Or, at least history as defined by the Freddie Mac, which has been keeping track of 15-year fixed [...]

Missed a Mortgage Payment? How it Affects Your Credit Score

By | May 4th, 2013|

If you missed a mortgage payment, you might want to know how it affects your credit score. Missing mortgage payments can hurt your credit score. Q: I met Ilyce at a speech she was giving last year about financial planning and retirement. Last week, I was laid off by the company that sponsored the speech. [...]

Loan Modification Process | What to Do if You’re Rejected

By | May 3rd, 2013|

The loan modification process can be very frustrating. If your loan modification is rejected, consider selling your house in a short sale. Q: We are currently underwater on our primary home mortgage. Our mortgage has been modified twice and all payments were added to the back of mortgage. Our loan was once $216,000 and the [...]

1031 Exchange Requirements

By | May 3rd, 2013|

Do you know the 1031 exchange requirements? It's up to you to know the requirements of a 1031 exchange and have a back-up plan. Q: During the process of completing a 1031 exchange, my mortgage broker told us the day before our 180 day limit for closing on our purchase that our lender didn't approve [...]

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