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I've had Ralph Roberts, a noted Realtor in Michigan who has purchased more than 2,000 foreclosed properties in his career, as a guest on my show several times. I think he's smart, and his book is a good place to start for anyone interested in buying foreclosures.
Check out his website…
Topics: foreclosure
Bob called the show to say he was making a low-ball offer and using my book 100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask for more information.
If you're in that position, the book does cover low-ball offers and how to make a successful one. You can find the book (look for the 3rd version) in…
Topics: first time home buyer
We've had a couple of calls about Social Security benefits today.
Our first call was from Timothy. He's 62, and has a severance package (from being laid off) plus a pension, 401(k) and a wife who is still working. He's trying to decide if he should take social security at 63 or wait until he is 66…
Topics: personal finance advice
We've had some calls from people who hold Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Bonds. While the Fannie and Freddie Shareholders have had 80 percent of their shares bought by the Federal Government (and taken a bath on what's left), bond holders should feel good about the government's move. The whole point is…
Topics: bonds
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