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Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – December 23, 2007
Are you spending more on your holiday giving this year or less? Or, are you giving differently this year? Ilyce took a poll on her show today and the answers might surprise you. She also took a call about what to do if foreclosure proceedings have already begun. Check out all of the radio show notes at her website, www.thinkglink.com, and don't forget to check out her new all-video site at www.expertrealestatetips.net.
Take Quick Action To Avoid Mortgage Crisis
A mortgage crisis hotline may be the best bet for this homeowner to avoid foreclosure or a short sale. An adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) and a student loan has put her in a financial crisis, and taking the right steps could help her keep her home. The new FHA secure plan may be a solution to avoid further financial crisis.
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – December 21, 2007
Clark is on vacation and Ilyce Glink filled in. On today's show, she talked about gift cards, their expiration dates and how to be smart about giving and using them. She also talked about how teens are using media in a very sophisticated manner and offered resources for real estate investors. Check out all of the radio show notes at her website, www.thinkglink.com, and don't forget to check out her new all-video site at www.expertrealestatetips.net.
Debating Whether to Have an Accountant Do Your Taxes?
Are you overwhelmed by the idea of doing your own taxes? Perhaps. But the cost of hiring a professional might also seem overwhelming. While hiring an...
Foreclosure Resources from the Federal Reserve
We've mentioned these before, but maybe they're more timely than ever. www.federalreserveeducation.org/pfed/foreclosure www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/...
Top 10 Holiday Shopping Days
These 10 days account for 35-38 percent of shopping traffic, according to ShopperTrak: Black Friday Nov. 23, 2007 Super Saturday Dec. ...
Did You Hit The Mall Today?
Nearly one quarter (24 percent) of consumers will shop today, according to Consumer Reports. That's an increase of about 4 percent since last year. On...
Gearing Up for Black Friday
Once known as the biggest shopping day of the year, Black Friday may no longer be as big a day but some retailers still heavily rely on it. Shoppers f...
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Real Estate Fraud Can Result In Credit Report Problems
Real estate fraud often results in problems with credit reports - even if the person was a victim of fraud. In some cases, the home owner benefits from the mortgage lender's attempt at real estate fraud, so the fraud may ruin her credit and credit report. Ilyce describes the problems real estate fraud can cause to a person's credit report.