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Is It Worth It to Appeal Your Property Taxes?

By | September 10th, 2010|

This story was updated May 11, 2017. Is It Worth It to Appeal Your Property Taxes? A few weeks ago, I got a call from Dan, who was listening to my radio show. He lives in the Atlanta metropolitan area, and his property value has dropped significantly over the past few years. He received a [...]

Why Mortgage Lenders Pull Your Credit History Twice

By | August 27th, 2010|

Last year, I found myself shopping at a major retailer. The store was having a great sale, and I found a fair number of clothes that fit me, all at an excellent price. When I was checking out, the cashier offered me a big discount if I opened up a major credit card co-branded with [...]

Insuring a Home Office

By | August 26th, 2010|

Insuring a Home Office Over my twenty-five years in the insurance business, I’ve not only become an expert in the ins and outs of insurance coverage, but I’ve also learned a thing or two about being a business owner. As an independent insurance office, Rey Insurance has a lot of the same needs and concerns [...]

Pay Off Investment Property Or Pay Down Mortgage?

By | August 20th, 2010|

Decide to payoff an investment property or pay down the mortgage. Don't pay off an investment property and pay down the mortgage at the same time. Consider interest rates on loans before paying off mortgage loans on an investment property or primary home mortgage. Refinance mortgage loans before you pay down a primary home mortgage or investment property mortgage loan.

Back Taxes Owed On Foreclosed Property Might Fall On Buyer

By | August 6th, 2010|

Buying a foreclosed property might include taking ownership of unpaid back taxes. If you buy a foreclosed house with liens or back taxes, you could be held responsible for paying the liens and back taxes upon purchase of the home or property. Buying a short sale should not make a buyer subject to liens or back taxes. Know the difference between a short sale, foreclosed property and an REO property and make sure you research the property to see if the home has any unpaid real estate taxes or liens.

HUD Bidding Process: How Does the HUD Bidding Process Work?

By | June 7th, 2010|

How does the HUD Bidding Process work? For all HUD homes, there is an automated bidding process to purchase a HUD home. Buyers who want to purchase a HUD home for a primary residence usually have a lead over real estate investors. A HUD certified real estate agent can help you purchase a HUD home through the HUD bidding process.

Power Of Attorney And a Parent’s Home

By | May 13th, 2010|


When you deal with a parent's affairs, you should keep in mind that you might need to have two documents at hand to help them out. One document is a power of attorney for health care and the other document is a power of attorney over the parent's finances. If you have a power of attorney over the parents financial matters, make sure you understand what you should do and shouldn't do. You usually won't see problems with siblings and even parents if you use the parent's money directly for the parent's care and well being. But if you decide to sell your parent's home, you should make sure you have the right to do that and you should discuss the matter with your siblings and an estate planner.

Tax On Winning A House

By | March 22nd, 2010|


Some people are lucky and win a house in a raffle. But if they do, they need to know that they will have to pay taxes on the value of the house they have won. The IRS will consider the winnings from the raffle as income, and you'll have to pay income taxes on the value of the house. Most house raffles by individuals are illegal in most states. While in some states charities can raffle off homes and keep the proceeds for their use in one state, charities can work with homeowners to raffle off their homes. There are strict rules and a house raffle may not be much better than trying to auction the home or selling the home using conventional methods.

Quit Claim Deed vs. Living Trust

By | March 19th, 2010|


When deciding how to pass on property to loved ones, there are many choices. You can transfer property now using a quit claim deed. You can transfer property later using a will. Or, you can place your property in a living trust now and set forth your wishes for the disposition of your property in the trust. The living trust can then dispose of your assets upon your death avoiding probate court requirements and you can control the property you own while you are living.

How Much House Can I Afford?

By | March 19th, 2010|


While we all have seen shows on dream homes, we may not be able to afford those homes and may not want to actually live in those dream homes. You need to know how much you can afford when buying a house. When you know the amount, you still need to feel comfortable spending that amount on a monthly basis. A big mistake home buyers make is thinking they can afford a home and then realizing that they are spending too much of their money trying to keep their home. It's a common home buying mistake to buy more than you can comfortably afford. Make sure you are comfortable with your monthly home budget.

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