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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.

  • Paperwork by the Ton - Paperwork by the Ton

  • How Estate Law Treats Real Estate - A widow wonders how to sell her home and how to protect her children from real estate taxes.

  • Real Estate Questions and Answers - November 24, 2003 - Most insurers are not covering mold claims except due to specific circumstances, like a burst pipe, and often not at all. Mold is often specifically excluded from coverage.

  • New Year's Home Buyer Resolutions for 2004  - New Year's Home Buyer Resolutions for 2004

  • Deciphering Credit Report - The writer is confused by their credit report. Ilyce suggests a good place to find a reputable non-profit credit counseling service is through the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC.org) or through Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS.org). They provide budget counseling that should be free, or very nearly free.

  • Transferring Real Estate - Our writer is about to receive a home from a family member. Illyce explains how to structure the deal to avoid a gift tax.

  • Transfer Taxes Can Be Significant - A writer is hit with a significant Transfer Tax at closing time. Illyce explains how transfer taxes are assessed.

  • Insurance Not Covering Mold Claim - A homeowner files a claim for mold in the attic. Ilyce suggests reviewing the homeowner policy and discusses insurance company's view on mold.

  • Avoiding Capital Gains May Be Mistake - Ilyce helps home owners decide whether to sell their new home. Ilyce believes that paying a little tax is better than missing all of the profit.

  • Home Buyers Consider Future Property Tax  - A potential buyer is offered a discount on a house that has high property tax. Ilyce helps the owner decide if this is a smart purchase.

  • Choosing Lender For New Condominium - A home buyer is wondering if they should consider the lender the developer is using for her new condominium. Ilyce explains that the mortgage business is competitive, so you should shop around to at least three lenders.

  • Will Refinancing Save Money? - The writer points out that refinancing their mortgage will push back their pay off date back 15 years Is refinancing still worth it? Ilyce uses an amortization calculator to help the home owner make a decision.

  • Disastrous Home Repairs - Disastrous Home Repairs

  • Sellers Remorse and Credit Repair - Sellers Remorse and Credit Repair

  • Investing Money From Real Estate Sale - A writer has just made money from the sale of property. Illyce helps him think through his investment options.

  • Problems With Real Estate Agent - A newly divorced couple is having problems with the selling agent of their home. Illyce talks about disclosing personal information to agents and filing agent complaints.
























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