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Ilyce Glink is an award-winning, nationally syndicated columnist, television reporter and radio talk show host who is widely known for her expertise on trends and issues in real estate and finance. Her syndicated column REAL ESTATE MATTERS offers common sense information and practical insights for anyone thinking about buying, selling, rehabbing or refinancing a home.

  • New Tax Rules For Individual Taxpayers - There are plenty of important new tax rules that you need to know about. Ilyce Glink offers some good tax advice from Chet Burgess, an enrolled agent who owns Brookwood Tax Service in Atlanta, Georgia.

  • Estate Tax Changes for 2006 - Ilyce Glink interviews Gregg Simon, an attorney with the Chicago-based firm Much Shelist. Gregg discusses changes in estate tax law for 2006. There's tons of great estate planning advice throughout this article!

  • Tax Questions and Answers - Ilyce Glink interviews Chet Burgess, Enrolled Agent. They discuss the biggest mistakes individuals and small business owners make on their tax returns.

  • Year End Tax Tips for Individuals - End of year tax moves can save you a bundle. Personal finance guru Ilyce Glink offers some good tax advice from Chet Burgess, an enrolled agent who owns Brookwood Tax Service in Atlanta, Georgia.

  • New Tax Rules For Business Taxpayers - There are plenty of new tax rules that small business owners need to know about. Ilyce Glink offers some good small business tax advice from Chet Burgess, an enrolled agent who owns Brookwood Tax Service in Atlanta, Georgia.

  • Year-End Tax Tips For Small Business Owners - Looking for tax advice for small business owners. Ilyce Glink offers some good small business tax advice from Chet Burgess, an enrolled agent who owns Brookwood Tax Service in Atlanta, Georgia.

  • Revocable Trust and Title Insurance - A reader points out that when putting a property in a revocable trust to also make sure the title insurance policy coverage is changed. Sam and Ilyce further explain how title insurance coverage works.

  • Overpayment of Closing Costs - A reader purchased a second home in another state and has realized that some of the closing costs were paid by both the bank and the escrow company. Now they are wondering if they can get their money returned. Sam and Ilyce explain how to read the closing costs document and how to file a complaint.

  • Backing Out Of Contract  - A reader has second thoughts about buying a home and was not able to get financing. Now the sellers are threatening to sue him and keep his earnest money. Ilyce explains how to read the contract and suggests it might be time to get an attorney.

  • Figuring Profit From Sale Of Home - A reader has a home equity loan on their home and is trying to figure out the profit they would make if they sold the home. Ilyce helps this home owner work out the numbers.

  • Refinancing Denied After Reviewing Tax Returns -  

  • It’s All About The Money: New Year’s Personal Financial Resolutions - Ilyce gives valuable advice for the new year: Put yourself on a budget, pay off your charge cards and pre-pay your home loan. Here is all you need to set your New Year's Resolutions.

  • Being Smart About Inheritance - A reader has inherited money from his father and is trying to invest it wisely. Ilyce give advice on how to best put the money to use.

  • Smart Year End Money Moves - Are you ready for the New Year? Here are some smart money moves that you can make that will save you big-time in April 2006.

  • Negotiating New Construction Purchase - A reader is purchasing a new condo in another state. The developer has only given them 10 days to sign and return the contract. Ilyce suggests hiring a real estate attorney that has extensive experience with new construction purchases.

  • Time Deadline On Lease/Purchase Deal - A reader has entered into a lease/purchase real estate deal. Ilyce explains the basics about purchasing real estate with a lease/purchase agreement and to be cautious of the kick-out clause.

  • New Year’s Resolutions for Sellers - Will this boom real estate market continue in 2006? Probably not. The Federal Reserve Bank recently raised the Federal Funds rate to 4.25 percent, the highest that interest rate has been in five years. Eventually, albeit slowly, long-term interest rates will rise. As will mortgage interest rate.

  • Wife Wants To Be On Home's Title - A reader lives in a home that is owned by her husband and his father as joint tenants. She is worried that if her husband dies, she will have no rights to the home. Ilyce and Sam explain tenants in common, joint tennants and gives the reader advice to assure she has a home in the future.

  • Large Gift Leads To Problems - An elderly woman sold her home and gifted a large sum of money to her daughter with the understanding that she would be taken care of. Now, the daughter is not holding up her end of the deal. Ilyce explains where the family went wrong and how they might be able to rectify the situation.

  • Charging Developer For Easement -  

  • Seller Refuses Cash Offer For Home - A reader has made a cash offer for a home in an adult community. The seller now refuses to accept the offer. Ilyce explains that a seller can refuse to sell to anyone and that she may be experiencing seller's remorse over the selling price.

  • New Year’s Resolutions for Home Buyers - With more than 8.5 million existing and new homes sold, and with 30-year mortgage interest rates still below 6.5 percent, it’s been a banner year for residential real estate. Watch out, Mary Poppins. The wind has shifted. So what does the new year hold for home buyers? Slightly higher interest rates and a more balanced real estate market. Ilyce shares six resolutions for home buyers.

  • Student Loans Effect Preapproval For Mortgage  - A reader has outstanding student loans that are deferred. They are now looking to get preapproved for a mortgage. Ilyce explains how student loans are taken into account for mortgage loan amounts and gives the reader strategies for getting the best mortgage possible.

  • Using Home Equity To Buy Car - A reader has an auto loan at a very high rate and is wondering if a home equity loan would make more sense. Ilyce give advice on how to best use the equity in your home.

  • Estate Plan Helps With Real Estate Decisions - A reader is concerned about how to help her elderly mother deal with a large home in need of repair. An estate planner will help decipher the tax laws and help make good decisions for the property owner and the children who stand to inherit the home.

  • Building Up Grade For New Home -  A reader is concerned about the grade leading up to their new home. The builder is now stating the contract contains only an estimate in the height of the grade and they may incur additional costs. Ilyce explains how the new owners will foot the bill for any unforeseen circumstances.

  • Righting a 50 Year Old Title Fraud - A reader has discovered that in 1940, a property was quitclaimed without the owner's knowledge. They are wondering if anything can be done now. Ilyce and Sam explain how adverse possession and a statute of limitations apply to this situation.

  • Converting 1031 Exchange To Primary Residence - A reader used a 1031 exchange to purchase a new rental property. After a year, they have discovered that the property is very difficult to rent out and they now want to use it as their primary residence. Ilyce and Sam explain that in order to convert the investment property into a primary residence, one must wait two years.

  • Getting Into The Real Estate Investment Business - A reader has come into contact with a real estate investor and this person has offered to help him get into the business. Ilyce shares some words of caution and suggests a safe next step for getting into the real estate investment business.

  • Borrowing More for Less: New Loan Limits for 2006  - Now you can get a mortgage for up to $417,000 and still not move into jumbo-loan interest rate territory. While the new conforming loan limits will give buyers of higher-priced homes more low-down payment and low-cost loan options, it won’t mean much to those home buyers in the middle of the country where home prices tend to be less.

  • Leaving Agent For Home Sold By Owner - It happens to many agents. They work with a family to buy a home and the buyer ends up purchasing a home without them resulting in a lost commission. Ilyce discusses what to do if you wish to purchase a For Sale by Owner home after working with an agent.

  • Get Commission Cash Back Offer In Writing - A reader sold their home with a realtor that promised a 1.5 percent cash back offer. Now that the home is sold there is no sign of the money. Ilyce explains that with nothing in writing, their only recourse is to file complaints.

  • ThinkGlink.com Real Estate Bubble Survey - Is there a real estate bubble? Economists can debate whether real estate prices are higher than they should be, but ultimately it's the market that sets prices. So, we decided to ask the market what they think. The results from the ThinkGlink.com Real Estate Bubble Survey answers a key question: Do real estate sellers and buyers believe there is a real estate bubble?







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