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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.

  • Adding A New Person To A Mortgage - A daughter pays for her mother's mortgage, insurance and taxes. She wonders if her name can be added to the mortgage. Sam explains that you can’t really add your name to the mortgage.

  • New Home Has Water Damage - After repeated fixes, a homeowner still has water problems in his basement. Sam talks about the builder's responsibilities and the various construction litigation options.

  • Self Directed IRAs and Real Estate Investment  - There are numerous third-party companies, particularly in the Western and Southwestern U.S., that help investors take their IRA cash and use it to purchase investment real estate. The person who helps you do this is called an "IRA Custodian," and he or she takes a fee for their efforts.

  • Damage Caused By Neighbor - A neighbor refuses to pay for the damage caused by their water leak. Sam suggests taking the problem to small claims court.

  • Homeowner Tax Breaks  - Tax time is here again. For homeowners, there are a whole bunch of tax breaks just waiting to be picked. Ilyce Glink shows you how.

  • Buying for Sale By Owner Property -  Are you thinking of buying a home that is For Sale By Owner? Ilyce gives you tips to being a smart buyer.

  • Buyer and Seller Agent Responsibilities -  Is the Buyer's Agent or Seller's Agent responsible for the care of your home during showings? A listener asks Ilyce.

  • A Mechanics' Lien Haunts Homeowner - A mechanics' lien was placed on a homeowner many years ago. Even though he does not own the property any more, this lien continues to reappear in other real estate transactions. Sam suggest going to the courthouse in the county in which the original court case was filed and, perhaps, if they have a computer system available to the public, you can view the records of your case and determine if they have continued to renew the judgment against you, or not.

  • Placing Home Equity into 401(k)or IRA's - Can you put part of your home's equity in 401(k)'s or IRA's? Ilyce says to proceed with caution

  • Aloha: Got Sticker shock? You Will If You Want to Live on Maui - Aloha: Got Sticker shock? You Will If You Want to Live on Maui

  • Ask the Real Estate Lawyer - January 16, 2004 - Ask the Real Estate Lawyer - January 16, 2004

  • Taxes on Farm Property - Taxes on farm land - How to determine your deductibles

  • Savings Plan - Can a savings plan work too well? If fun isn't part of your financial plan, then your personal finance goals may lead to personal disaster. Ilyce Glink counsels a reader who says his wife's addiction to saving is ruining their marriage.

  • Capital Gains On Rental Property - Sam explains that a homeowner, upon the sale of there home, will have to pay taxes on the gain and, in addition, may have to pay taxes on any depreciation taken on the property over the years. They may use a 1031 exchange to avoid taxes on their investment property.

  • Growing Out Of A Fixer-Upper -  Are you trying to decide whether to fix up your home or build a new one? Ilyce gives tips about how to make decisions regarding Home remodeling.

  • Credit History - Credit history can either help you or stop you from achieving your financial goals. Is your credit history OK? Ilyce Glink encourages a reader to check out MyFico.com to see whether an educational loan that was never paid will limit the ability to get a home loan.

  • Condominiums - Condominium - What can you do if a neighbor violates condo rules and regulations?

  • Questionable Lot Lines in Large Development - A homeowner in a large housing development was notified that his home encroached on his neighbor's property. Sam helps him handle this lot line dispute with the neighbor and the homeowner's association.

  • Owner Occupancy, Appreciation and Capital Gains Tax - A homeowner has two tax questions regarding owner occupancy law and how appreciation affects capital gains tax.

  • Hail Damages House After Home Inspection - After a buyer has the home inspection hail damages the home to the tune of $12,000. Months after closing they are trying to get the seller to file an insurance claim. Sam and Ilyce discuss seller disclosure laws.

  • Home Selling Questions - Home Selling Questions

  • This year, I resolve to . . .  - Financial Resolutions for 2004

  • Real Estate Investing Questions - Real Estate Investing Questions - Real Estate Advice

  • Investing Questions - Investing Questions
















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