Owning a home can be a very rewarding experience, but it can also come with headaches involving taxes, permits, upkeep and repair, fees, insurance and more. Look for more information here in our articles, blog posts, videos and radio shows about what it means to be a homeowner.
Foreclosure Numbers Reach Highest Level
Here's some sobering news: the rate of foreclosure starts and the percent of loans in foreclosure are at the highest levels ever, according to the Mor...
Tax Help For Mortgage Forgiveness
Homeowners taking a loss when selling can now get tax help. The tax help is part of the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Relief Act. Under the new rule, taxpayers can exclude up to $2 million of mortgage debt forgiven in 2007, 2008, or 2009 on their primary residence.
Test Results Show High Foreclosure Risk
A high percentage of Americans (71 percent) who took the National Foundation for Credit Counseling's Mortgage Reality Check in November and December m...
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – December 31, 2007
Ilyce Glink filled in on the Clark Howard show today, to help WSB listeners wind up the year. She took questions on homeowner association fees, how to save money on tax preparation, and what to do about getting rid of old computers. Tune in to hear all of her great advice, and don't forget to check out the radio talk show notes at www.thinkglink.com and her new all-video site, www.expertrealestatetips.net.
Congress Votes to Extend Mortgage Insurance Tax Deduction
Ilyce is hosting the Clark Howard Show today on WSB Radio. Here's some more information about the mortgage insurance tax deduction mentioned on air. ...
It’s Becoming More Difficult To Borrow Home Equity
While it's getting more difficult to qualify for home equity loans, Americans borrowed more of their home equity lines of credit than last year. Cons...
Home Ownership At All Costs
Yet another group is speaking out against President Bush's mortgage proposal. The National Multi Housing Council, which represents the interests of t...
Should The Feds Help People Who Can’t Pay Higher Mortgage Rates?
President Bush unveiled his mortgage relief plan yesterday. Apparently it will give homeowners who financed homes with adjustable rate mortgages afte...
Retaining Wall Encroachment
What should you do If your neighbor has built a retaining wall that encroaches onto your property and he now wants you to provide him with an easement to cover the encroachment? Should you tear down the retaining wall instead? Or consult an attorney about setting up the easement agreement? If depends on what kind of relationship you have with your neighbor and the kind of impact this wall could have on your property.