Have real estate questions? Here, you’ll find helpful articles and other resources that cover issues related to real estate, buying, selling, financing, refinancing, credit and debt, insurance, second homes, vacation homes, real estate investment, new construction, and renovation.
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – November 5, 2006
Ilyce talked about Wal-Mart's decision to reduce prices on electronics, toys and other holiday gift items by 15 to 30 percent now, the first weekend on November, and asked listeners what they were thinking in terms of holiday gift spending. Later in the show, she gave travel tips and answered calls from listeners.
Understanding A 1031 Exchange
A 1031 tax free exchange requires that you purchase a replacement home for at least the price of the one you sold. A 1031 exchange is a provision in the tax code that allows you to defer the payment of taxes on the sale of an investment property, but you have to set up the exchange prior to the sale of your home.
Selling Investment Property Successfully
Selling investments property successfully is possible. In this column, Ilyce profiles Frank McKinney a successful high-end real estate developer. McKinney came from modest roots to successfully selling multi-million dollar investment properties and starting a foundation to provide food, housing, and medical support to the poor and homeless around the world.
Clearing Title Of Abandoned Property
A man owns property with his brother and wife. After his brother died, he never heard from his sister-in-law again. Now he has questions about home ownership. Ilyce explains that inheritance law will explain who owns the home and that he should check the abandoned property law in his state.
Missing A Mortgage Payment Will Kill Credit Rating
It never hurts to ask your lender's loan mitigation department for help but the most important thing is to make your mortgage payments on time to avoid destroying your credit rating. The lender may be able to work with you to restructure your payments until your financial situation is back on track and keep your credit in good standing.
Long Term Real Estate Trends In Wired World
How does the future real estate market look? Every 11 seconds, we add another person to our ranks - to the tune of nearly 4,000 people per day. This is cause for an optimistic real estate market. With more and more people entering the market, they will need houses, jobs, food, clothing, and technology access. User-generated content and social networking will ultimately change how real estate is marketed.
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – October 27, 2006
Listen to Ilyce Glink offer her listeners helpful personal finance advice and real estate advice.
How To Find A Management Company For A Condo
Homeowners are members of a new condo association board. They are unhappy with the condominium management company hired by the developer. Here are some steps to finding the best management company for their new condominium building.