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More Questions from NPR Listeners
Hello Ms. Glink, I heard your show on Talk of the Nation and thought you had a lot of interesting things to say. My husband and I are looking at buyin...
Good Faith Estimate For New Construction
When you're buying new construction you'll have to make a down payment, or a good faith estimate to show that you're interested in the property. Developers set their own standards for down payments or good faith estimates. To get the best deal on new construction it's good to hire a buyer's agent so you don't go into negotiations unprepared.
NPR Listeners Respond To Today’s Show
Hi Ilyce, I enjoyed your appearance on Talk of the Nation on NPR earlier today. Places like Florida, Calif and Mich are getting a lot of attention and...
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – June 24, 2007
Join Ilyce Glink as she discusses real estate, personal finance and consumer issues with her listeners.
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – June 17, 2007
This week on the Ilyce Glink Show: Father's Day is something to be celebrated. Ilyce talked about lessons her Dad gave her throughout her life. There was a lot of news in the real estate world this week: A new study from the Federal Trade Commission showed that half of all borrowers surveyed didn't know how much they owed on their mortgage. Tune in for the update on foreclosure statistics, Ilyce's investment property deal as well as answers to your questions.
Homeowners Insurance: Government Information To Protect Your Home From Floods
The federal government has lots of information for homeowners looking for flood insurance. The federal government's website dealing with homeowners and flood insurance is floodsmart.gov. Check out floodsmart.gov for the federal government's information on how homeowners can apply for flood insurance.
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – June 10, 2007
On today's show, Ilyce talked about the possible sale of her investment condo. It's a tough real estate market and she provided some guidance for sellers on how to move their property.
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – June 3, 2007
This week on the Ilyce Glink show, Ilyce talked about how she finally received an offer for her investment condo. It's just a little lower than she was hoping. Several callers wanted advice on how to price their properties, and she talked about how to find ways to pay the extra $40 per week that gas costs.