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Using a Self-Directed IRA to Invest in Real Estate

By | August 3rd, 2013|

Using a self-directed IRA to invest in real estate will allow you to lend yourself the money to buy real estate. Q: My partner and I are considering rolling over his 401k into a self-directed IRA in order to purchase rental property. I was wondering if you have any information on how to vet this [...]

Why Are Hedge Funds Buying Real Estate?

By | August 2nd, 2013|

Many wonder why hedge funds are buying real estate. They have bought into the idea that homes are another great investment opportunity. Mortgage interest rates ticked down again this week. But home buyers have already been spooked. They’re worried that they can’t afford to buy a home. And, in some cases, like when they’re competing [...]

Refinance a 30-Year Mortgage to a 15-Year: How to Decide

By | August 2nd, 2013|

When deciding to refinance a 30-year mortgage to a 15-year, know that it could build up equity faster and save money over the life of the loan. By: Ilyce Glink and Samuel Tamkin Q: I recently talked to Chase and Quicken Loans and Quicken came back and said I could lower my monthly payment by [...]

Buying a Home? What’s Happening in Today’s Real Estate Market

By | August 1st, 2013|

Buying a home is a major decision, and it can feel like a gamble. If you buy now, will real estate prices plummet? Will mortgage rates fall? Or is now the perfect time to snag the home of your dreams? Mortgage interest rates are rising, but remain low. We are seeing mortgage interest rates slowly [...]

Ilyce Glink Show – Mortgage Delinquency Rates are Up – July 28, 2013

By | July 28th, 2013|

Ilyce Glink Show on WSB Radio: New data shows that mortgage delinquency rates are up after five months of improvement. On this week’s Ilyce Glink Show on WSB Radio, Ilyce discussed how mortgage delinquencies have taken a sharp turn up. According to Lender Processing Services, the national delinquency rate is at 6.7 percent, which is [...]

Getting a Bad Home Appraisal Before Selling

By | July 27th, 2013|

Getting a bad home appraisal before selling is common. You can ask the bank for a new appraiser. The appraiser should know the local market. Q: I am in the middle of selling my home. I got an offer at 97 percent of my asking price. The inspection and all went well. In addition, I [...]

Underwater Homeowners: Options for Selling an Underwater Home

By | July 26th, 2013|

Underwater homeowners, need options for selling an underwater home? If a lender won't agree to a short sale, there are other options.  In a recent column, we discussed an underwater homeowner’s options when dealing with the sale of their home. In an underwater loan, the homeowner owes more money to the lender than the home [...]

When Does It Make Sense to Refinance a Home Loan?

By | July 26th, 2013|

When does it make sense to refinance a home loan? Depending where your mortgage is, it may not be wise to pay thousands of dollars to refinance. Q: I was listening to you today on WGN radio and wanted to ask about my Condo loan. I refinance my home in 2000 at a rate of [...]

Are Hedge Funds Inflating Real Estate Prices?

By | July 25th, 2013|

Home prices are rising at a double-digit rate, surprising experts and consumers alike. In some California markets, real estate prices are zooming so fast that they have ignited bidding wars and raised concerns that these real estate markets are facing another bubble—and subsequent crash. A number of factors are contributing to rising prices. The most [...]

Selling House as a Short Sale with Two Lenders

By | July 23rd, 2013|

Selling your house as a short sale with two lenders can be complicated if your two lenders disagree about the true value of the property. Q: I have a question regarding a short sale. If somebody has a mortgage with one bank, and home equity line of credit with another, how it would the negotiations [...]

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