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Pros and Cons of Real Estate Investment Trusts

By | March 30th, 2013|

Understand the pros and cons of real estate investment trusts before jumping in. Real estate investment trusts have both advantages and disadvantages. Q: We are retired and our investment advisor suggested that we invest in REITS. Would this be a good idea? We have about $270,000 in assets and he wants us to invest about [...]

Paying Off Second Mortgage with Home Equity Loan

By | March 30th, 2013|

Thinking about paying off your second mortgage with a home equity loan? Make sure you don't pay more than nominal fees. Q: My first mortgage will be paid in full in a couple of weeks. My home is worth around $300,000. I have a second loan of less than $30,000 with an interest rate of [...]

Co-Buying a Home | Buying a Home with Another Family Member

By | March 29th, 2013|

Thinking about co-buying your home? Before buying a home with another family member, consider problems that can occur. Q: My husband, sister, and I are buying a home. My sister would like to pay one-third of the cost of the house and we’d finance the rest of the purchase. My husband and I would pay [...]

Trouble Selling Your Home? Don’t Blame the Real Estate Agent

By | March 29th, 2013|

If you're having trouble selling your home, don't blame the real estate agent. It could just be the real estate market in your neighborhood. Q: I’ve been trying to sell my house for the past few years and have hired and fired a bunch of agents because none of them was able to find a buyer. [...]

Low Inventories May Hurt Spring Real Estate Market

By | March 25th, 2013|

In most real estate markets, home prices have risen 5 percent or so in the past year, but they are still lower than they’ve been in ten years or more. Prices are expected to keep rising, so for home buyers, spring will be a good time to make that long-awaited move to a first home or move up to a [...]

Ilyce Glink Show – Refinancing an FHA Loan – March 24, 2013

By | March 24th, 2013|

WSB Radio’s Ilyce Glink Show: Refinancing an FHA loan, selling your first home and cutting back on spending. On this week’s Ilyce Glink Show on WSB radio, Ilyce explained the first rule for her concept of “rebuilding America one house at a time”—getting yourself back to ground zero. Ilyce’s idea for rebuilding America starts at [...]

Transfer on Death Deed vs. Quit Claim Deed | What’s the Difference?

By | March 23rd, 2013|

Transfer on death deed vs. quitclaim deed: what's the difference? A transfer on death deed is not the same as a quit claim deed. Q: I have read many articles from you concerning quitclaim deeds. I have a very specific question related to it. Does the IRS say the grantor is giving a gift to [...]

Buying a Condo While in School: Should You Buy a Condo Now?

By | March 23rd, 2013|

If you're buying a condo while in school or want to know if you should buy a condo now, be sure to do your homework.   Q: My son is a graduate student and working for a retailer while in school. He wants to buy a high-rise condominium in Atlanta, Georgia. He’s going crazy with [...]

Converting Condo Building to Apartments or Hotel

By | March 22nd, 2013|

Converting a condo building to apartments or a hotel requires getting a majority ownership of the condo building. Q: I've been a loyal listener to your radio show since 2006. I also purchased your book "Buy Close, Move-In." I am looking to buy a building that was formally a hotel (converted into condominiums quite some [...]

Should I Refinance for 15 or 30 Years?

By | March 22nd, 2013|

Should I refinance for 15 or 30 years? When refinancing a rental property, think about your long term and short term goals. Q: I am interested in refinancing a rental property that qualifies for the Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP). I owe $91,000 on the first mortgage and I have a second mortgage at $19,000. [...]

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