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The Ilyce Glink Show On WSB Radio: October 26, 2014

By | October 26th, 2014|

Here are a few of the topics covered on this week’s radio show. Caller question: I’m moving to a new city for five years—should I buy a new house in cash or take out a mortgage? [3:22] Consider a 10-year mortgage. The interest rates are so low that you can borrow money cheaply, while keeping [...]

What Are Luxury Homebuyers Looking For?

By | October 24th, 2014|

Most luxury homebuyers are looking for two amenities when they start house shopping. http://youtu.be/WMa_WPh9bD0 A survey by Realtor.com looked at what luxury homebuyers want the most in a house. The majority of respondents – 54 percent – said they wanted a chef’s kitchen. Another large group – 44 percent of people surveyed – said [...]

What to Look For When Buying an Investment Property

By | October 20th, 2014|

There’s nothing new about buying a house and renting it out to make some extra income, but the flood of foreclosures that began in 2007 sparked fresh interest in purchasing rental real estate for investment. Today, millions of individual investors, as well as huge Wall Street hedge funds, have invested billions of dollars into purchasing [...]

How to Buy a House with No Regrets

By | October 10th, 2014|

It’s possible to buy a house with no regrets – if you’re willing to do your homework first. http://youtu.be/N7CALu_mAk0 In a survey conducted in the second quarter of 2014 by Chase Bank, 39 percent of people said they’d choose a house of a different size, different price or even in a different area if they [...]

4 Steps to Fighting Your Property Taxes

By | September 28th, 2014|

An increase in property value isn’t always a good thing. Increased property values may mean increased property taxes, leaving you with a much higher tax bill than you anticipated. Some homeowners are shocked when they open that letter and find out their home has suddenly jumped 40 percent in value—at least according to their local [...]

Five Tips to Remember When Shopping for a Home

By | September 26th, 2014|

The process of shopping for a home can be overwhelming, especially for first-time buyers. Inventories of homes for sale are still very thin in most markets and have yet to return to pre-housing bust levels. Particularly hard to come by are so-called “starter homes” because they are being scooped up by investors in addition to [...]

How Much Should You Offer on a House?

By | September 17th, 2014|

When you finally find your dream home after weeks, months, or even years of searching, the first step you must take to make it your own is to make the seller an offer. Unless you’re a real estate professional, chances are it’s not every day that you make an offer for hundreds of thousands of [...]

3 Tips for Selling Your House This Fall

By | September 7th, 2014|

We’re officially entering the fall selling season, the best season for real estate after spring. As kids head back to school, parents can turn their attention to buying before the new semester starts in January. Fall is the sweet spot for families because if you close the deal by Thanksgiving they have the holiday break [...]

Older Americans Facing Increased Mortgage Debt

By | August 27th, 2014|

For many older homeowners, increasing mortgage debt is dulling the sheen on their golden years. Approximately 33 million Americans over the age of 65 own their homes, making them the age group with the highest homeownership rate. But according to a study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released in May 2014, that asset [...]

Are Real Estate Bidding Wars Heating Up Again?

By | August 26th, 2014|

More and more homebuyers need to be prepared for bidding wars in today’s real estate market. When they arise, people can end up paying much more than the original listing price. Real estate bidding wars are often the result of first-time buyers and investors looking for the best price and coming across a deal that [...]

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