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Buying vs. Renting: Is Owning a Home Really a Good Investment?

By | September 30th, 2013|

When you went through the process of buying a home for the first time, you probably were a little nervous about making monthly mortgage payments for 30 years. You may have even had second thoughts about the entire purchase. But then you may have heard that real estate investing was a great idea, and your [...]

How Much Can I Afford to Spend on a Mortgage?

By | September 25th, 2013|

Buying a home is exciting, but it usually comes with a lot of questions—the biggest of which is usually “How much can I afford to spend on a mortgage?” In order to figure it out, you need to understand all of the expenses involved in owning a home. Scroll down for video Mortgage companies look [...]

Four Questions to Ask When Buying a HUD Home

By | September 23rd, 2013|

A HUD home is one that was originally purchased with an FHA loan and has, through foreclosure, become property of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). In short: It’s an FHA foreclosure. Buying a HUD home - while different from buying a non-distressed home - can be a great way to get a [...]

Three Reasons Refinancing Your Mortgage is So Complicated

By | September 13th, 2013|

Mortgage interest rates are on the rise, but today’s rates are still well below the historical average of 7 percent. If your interest rate is above today’s average, you may have already tried—and failed—to refinance your mortgage, maybe more than once. Why, if you have remained current on your mortgage through these tough economic times, [...]

Looking for a Foreclosure to Buy? Try Uncle Sam

By | September 10th, 2013|

In many markets, it’s become hard to find foreclosures worth buying. Competition among investors and a steady decline in defaults have resulted in fewer foreclosures available for purchase. That’s bad news if you’re looking to buy a fixer-upper to call home. While the private sector’s supply of foreclosures may be shrinking in many places, the [...]

Glinkonomics: Financial Advice on Home Buying & Raising Financially Savvy Kids

By | September 8th, 2013|

Glinkonomics, life this week on WSB radio, Ilyce gives advice on buying a house in today's market and how to raise financially savvy kids.  Hey, welcome back everybody; it's six minutes past the hour. I'm Ilyce Glink, rebuilding America one house at a time, starting with yours. So I wanted to remind everybody that the [...]

Confused by Real Estate News? 5 Tips for Analyzing the Reports

By | September 5th, 2013|

If you are buying or selling a home, chances are you follow real estate market news carefully. As you scan the headlines on your computer, you’ve probably noticed that they frequently contradict themselves. How can home prices be up one day and down the next? When one report says houses are selling faster than ever [...]

Getting Started in Real Estate Investing: Good vs. Bad Debt

By | August 24th, 2013|

When getting started in real estate investing, knowing the difference between good vs. bad debt is crucial. More tips for real estate beginners. Q: I enjoy Ilyce’s radio show very much. Thank you for what you do. I'm a new investor in my late 20s seeking to build a portfolio of rental properties for the [...]

Locking a Mortgage Rate: What You Should Know

By | August 24th, 2013|

When locking a mortgage rate, you should know who's responsible for missing a rate lock. Try to find a lender who will help with a mortgage rate lock. Q: I am in the middle of completing a refinance of my home and missed my rate lock due to an un-recorded deed. As soon as this [...]

Should I Use My Inheritance to Pay Off My Mortgage?

By | August 23rd, 2013|

Using an inheritance to pay off your mortgage can help pay down your mortgage faster. Consider using an inheritance to pay down debts.  By: Ilyce Glink and Sam Tamkin Q: I have a 20-year fixed mortgage and am two years into it. If I inherit a chunk of money and want to pay down my [...]

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