Monthly Archives: March 2009
Multimedia IRS.gov Web Site Sees 24 Percent Increase In Visitors
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service reported today that traffic to IRS.gov has increased by more than 24 percent since last year.
More than 138 million…
Home Prices Decline 19 Percent In January
Existing home prices for 20 cities fell 19 percent in January compared with a year earlier, according to the Standard & Poor’s Case-Shiller Index …
What To Do Before Listing Your Home For Sale By Owner
Homeowners need to do many things in preparation for listing their home “For Sale By Owner.” They must do research to find the best FSBO website to list their home. They need to price the home appropriately for the market. Homeowners must stage the house and make sure it’s ready for any showings. Finally, they can place a yard sign outside and let potential buyers come see the house. Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips video for more advice for selling your own home.
Personal Finance Confuses Many Americans
The Center for Economic and Entrepreneurial Literacy recently conducted a survey about personal finance and economic issues. They released the results…
Tax Deduction For Buying A New Car
The deadline for filing 2008 taxes is fast approaching. Just about two weeks away!
It’s never too early to start planning for the next year’s taxes. …
Second Home Sales Decline in 2008
In 2008, second home sales, among new and existing home sales, declined by more than 30 percent from 2007, announced the National Association of Realt…
Ilyce Glink Show Notes – March 29, 2009
Early in today’s show, I took a call from Mike who said he had filed for bankruptcy 9 years ago, amid a tough and expensive divorce battle and custody…
Today on the Ilyce Glink Show – March 29, 2009
Today on the Ilyce Glink Show, we’re going to talk about timeshares. I spent some time with some timeshare folks earlier this week, hearing the pitch!…
FSBO Internet Packages and Options
As many as 85 percent of home buyers use the Internet to search for a home. Don’t lose out on potential buyers just because you don’t have the expertise of a real estate agent. When selling your own home, take advantage of Internet resources by posting lots of photos and videos. If you’re using a site like FSBO.com, use the packages that include yard signs and flier boxes. Don’t forget to post on multiple sites like Yahoo, Craigslist and Military.com to get the most visitors.
Unemployment Claims Increase During Week Ending March 21
The number of first-time unemployment claims increased 0.1 percent from the prior week. An estimated 652,000 people filed claims, on a seasonally adju…
