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Investing: ETFs And Taxes

By | October 14th, 2008|

Can investing in exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, help you with taxes? ETFs are often based on a stock or another index and so are not actively managed. With passive management, an ETF has less trading activity, so there are fewer taxable events. ETF investors benefit from this approach because they may pay fewer taxes.

Selling A Vacant Home

By | October 13th, 2008|

Is a vacant house easier to sell than a furnished house? Vacant homes allow buyers to look at a home without time constraints. Buyers can see the "bones" of the house without furniture and clutter, allowing the buyer to picture himself/herself in the space. Learn more about selling a vacant home by viewing this Expert Real Estate Tips video.

Daughter Assumes Mortgage Payments

By | October 9th, 2008|

Can a daughter's name be added to the deed of her home since the daughter has started to make mortgage payments for her parents? While it may seem like a good short-term solution, there are many implications to the daughter assuming the mortgage. How can they protect both the parents and the daughter in the transaction? There have been incidents where the children assuming the mortgage have evicted their parents. Another option is to add the daughter's name to the house deed in addition to the names of the parents.

Tenancy In Common And Property Ownership

By | October 9th, 2008|

A father changed the ownership of his property from joint tenants with right of survivorship to tenancy in common. The father later signed a quit claim deed giving his interest in the property to his daughter. What does tenancy in common mean for property ownership? Is the property ownership divided equally so everyone gets the same amount of land? State laws and how the father changed the joint tenancy will determine the answer to the property ownership.

Owner Occupied Status Affects Mortgage Refinancing

By | October 9th, 2008|

A renter asks about an owner-occupied requirement with regard to mortgage refinancing. The renter says his landlord has refinanced the property twice, each time claiming he lives there. The renter wonders if the landlord breaks the law by claiming the property is owner-occupied during a mortgage refinance. Circumstances may change after the mortgage refinance occurs and that lenders don't have time to follow up.

Contractor Files Lien To Get Payment For Work On Home In Foreclosure

By | October 9th, 2008|

Can a contractor collect payment from a mortgage company that owes for work on a fire-damaged home that has since been foreclosed on. The contractor nearly finished the work and then the mortgage company foreclosed on the home and halted payment to the contractor. Can the contractor file a lien to get the money he's earned working on the home that has since been foreclosed?

Buying Real Estate During Economic Crisis

By | October 9th, 2008|

Buying real estate during the economic crisis has become more difficult. The current economic crisis has brought many challenges, including the drop in retirement savings and a rise in the unemployment rate that affect the real estate market and home buyers. There is a strong connection between unemployment and real estate, because lenders won't give you a mortgage without a job to cover the payments.

Seller Financing Risks Require Due Diligence

By | October 9th, 2008|

A home owner asks about offering seller financing on a home he's selling. He wants to know what's involved in seller financing and who to involve in the transaction. First he needs to assess whether a potential home buyer will make the home mortgage payments and what to do if the buyer later stops making payments. When a seller sells a home with seller financing it's as if the seller becomes a mortgage lender or bank. That means the seller may have to be willing to foreclose in an owner financing situation.

Loan Tips For Borrowers

By | October 8th, 2008|

What should you consider when getting a mortgage loan? The mortgage loan should fit your needs and lifestyle and allow you to sleep at night. For more information on mortgage loans watch this Expert Real Estate Tips segment and check out www.ThinkGlink.com.

Mortgage Loans Change In Economic Crisis

By | October 8th, 2008|

With the real estate market in decline, mortgage lenders are stricter about requirements for loans. Do you need a bigger down payment, a better credit score, or more solid work history? How has qualifying changed and what do you need to know in order to qualify for a mortgage loan in today's tough market? Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips segment to find out more about what mortgage lenders require.

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