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Ilyce Glink Show – Real Estate 2012: Will Banks Mark to Market? – March 11, 2012

With plenty of resistance from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), the question this week when we consider real estate 2012: will banks finally mark to market? Is principal reduction finally on the way for struggling homeowners? And as usual, …

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Ilyce Glink Show – Real Estate 2012 Outlook – March 4, 2012

Three real estate summaries released this week, including the CoreLogic Negative Amortization Report and the S&P Case-Shiller Home Price Index, left me with a poor impression of the real estate 2012 outlook. And as usual, providing personal finance advice, real …

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Ilyce Glink Show – Another Greek Bailout – February 26, 2012

The U.S. stock market had another good week, based in part on the announcement of another Greek bailout. The Dow flirted with 13,000 and American investors remain encouraged despite a mixed bag of economic news. And as usual, providing personal …

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Ilyce Glink Show – $25 Billion Mortgage Settlement – February 12, 2012

Finally, a $25 billion mortgage settlement was announced this week. Will mortgage lenders finally bring relief to homeowners who have suffered from unsustainable mortgage loans in a battered housing market? And as usual, providing personal finance advice, real estate advice …

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Hispanic Homeownership Rate May Influence the Housing Market

Hispanic homeownership rate projections rise: influence the housing market and may become a source for economic growth in the housing market. For many Hispanic families, owning a home has not been in the cards; renting is closer to the norm. …

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Ilyce Glink Show – Family Money – January 29, 2012

Announcing the creation of a Family Money page on the Equifax Finance Blog.  I am partnering with Equifax in 2012 to help you be more strategic with your money and investments.  And as usual, providing personal finance advice, real estate …

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Ilyce Glink Show – The Economy and the Housing Market – January 22, 2012

We examine the ways in which the economy and the housing market are dependent upon each other in 2012.  Also mortgage interest rates hit another low.  And as usual, providing personal finance advice, real estate advice and consumer advice on …

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Ilyce Glink Show – Fourth Quarter Earnings Season – January 15, 2012

We kickoff the fourth quarter earnings season for 2011. The Dow had an up and down week and the euro crisis continues – all of which will affect coming fourth quarter earnings season reports.  And as usual, providing personal finance …

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Ilyce Glink Show – Election Year 2012 – January 8, 2012

It’s election year 2012. The U.S. Presidential contest has taken its role front and center in the national consciousness, and election years often mean uncertainty for business and the housing market. Also, we discuss the ongoing repercussions of the euro …

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Getting Rid Of PMI On Investment Real Estate Investment

Getting rid of PMI on investment real estate property can be nearly impossible with declining real estate values. Q: We bought an investment property for $76,000 about 7 years ago with no money down. Our interest rate is at 7.5 …

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