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Buying Home From Elderly Family Member

Buying a rural home from an elderly family member, relative or friend can pose problems. Understanding and patience will be needed. Q: We are interested in buying the rural home and land that my 80 year old aunt and uncle …

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Home Inspector Missed Problem With Underground Storage Tank

Even if you hire a great home inspector (ASHI member), when it comes to an underground fuel storage tanks, problems can be missed. Q: We bought a house in Winchester, VA about ten years ago. We had a professional home …

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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 – Real Estate Advice on Chicago Tonight – January 16, 2012

Phil Ponce of “Chicago Tonight” interviews Ilyce Glink about real estate advice  and refinancing in the new year. With Terry Savage. I recently had the opportunity to appear on “Chicago Tonight,” alongside personal finance expert Terry Savage, to discuss ways …

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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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Quit Claim Deed From Divorce Not Signed At Refinancing

In a divorce, if one spouse will keep the home, the other spouse should quit claim deed the home before you refinance the loans on the home. Q: In 2008, as part of my divorce decree and to pay off …

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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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Working With A Multiple Listing Service (MLS) To Buy A Home

Can you know something about buying a home before others find out if you get access to the multiple listing service information before others get that information? Q: A friend of mine gave me some real estate advice and told …

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Ilyce Glink Show – Tax Law Changes – January 1, 2012

I’m not on the air this first day of the New Year, but as it’s 2012, we decided to run a show broadcast earlier in the week regarding tax law changes. The season is officially here! If you are interested …

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