Monthly Archives: December 2007
Seller Pays Closing Costs
A homeowner who has put his home for sale says his real estate agent suggests that the homeowner pay closing costs. When you’ve got a home for sale there are many ways to differentiate the home for sale.
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – December 27, 2007
Ilyce Glink filled in today on the Clark Howard Show. As we move closer to the end of the year, it’s important to make sure you’ve done everything you can to minimize what you’ll pay in taxes. Make sure you’ve taken all of the deductions to which you’re entitled, and opened up (and funded, if you can) any retirement accounts. Ilyce took questions about buying a foreclosed property with an IRS lien, negotiating with collection agencies, getting a student loan, and the Georgia Lemon Laws. Check out her show notes at her website, www.thinkglink.com/forum, and don’t forget to sign up for her YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/expertrealestatetips.
Neighbor Won’t Cut Back On Noise
A home buyer lives in a duplex next to a noisy neighbor. He wonders if the seller should have told him about the noisy neighbor. The buyer spoke to the neighbor but it did not help.
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – December 26, 2007
Clark Howard is on vacation and Ilyce Glink filled in. On today’s show, she talked about personal finance and real estate issues and took calls from listeners.
Location! Location! Location!
When you buy a home you must always consider location. Location, location, location may be a trite saying but there’s something to it. Location affects which home you buy and who buys it from you in the future.
Design, Architecture, And Authenticity
Ilyce discusses design and architecture with renowned designer and author Marianne Cusato.
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – December 24, 2007
Clark Howard is on vacation and Ilyce Glink filled in. On today’s show, she talked about a number of topics and took calls from listeners.
Lender Leaves Mortgage With Title Company
A mortgage lender backs out of a deal leaving the title company to pay off the seller. The title company closed the transaction after the lender failed to properly fund the closing. Now instead of paying a lender, the title company expects payments.
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.
