Real Estate Audios - Page 1

Today on the Ilyce Glink Show, we discussed the failure of almost 100 banks so far this year. As the FDIC shuts down more banks, the stock market is starting to perk up, having crossed the 10,000 mark. How does this economic news affect you. We also took questions from callers and Ilyce gave a preview of the top tips from the upcoming "How to Profit From Foreclosures" event in Atlanta. For more show notes and links, [visit Ilyce's blog](http://www.thinkglink.com/blog/2009/10/18/ilyce-glink-show-notes-october-18-2009)

Today on the Ilyce Glink Show, Ilyce went over the latest economic news, including an Atlanta Flood update, September job cuts and unemployment rate rises. Ilyce took questions from callers, and she weighed the pros and cons of Section 8 housing with an investment property owner who is thinking about converting his rental into low-income housing. Ilyce also advises a caller who is taking care of her mother's long-term care to update their wills with an estate attorney. Listen to the podcast here, and check [Ilyce's blog for more show notes and links.](http://www.thinkglink.com/blog/2009/10/04/ilyce-glink-show-notes-october-4-2009)

September 20, 2009 -- Today on the Ilyce Glink Show, Ilyce discussed the latest economic news, including unemployment numbers going up and down. We had a caller to the show who wanted to know when is the smartest time to make a mortgage prepayment, and Ilyce answered more personal finance and real estate questions. Join Ilyce in Atlanta in October for the [How to Profit From Foreclosure](http://thinkglinkforeclosure.eventbrite.com) full-day event. [See Ilyce's blog for a special event discount and for show notes and helpful links.](http://www.thinkglink.com/blog/2009/09/20/ilyce-glink-show-notes-september-20-2009)

Today on the Ilyce Glink Show we talked about the Georgia Flood and insurance Claims Secrets. Russell Longcore was a live guest on the show. We had a full hour of information about flood insurance, including Russell's 7 Myths of Flood Insurance. Listen to the podcast here and visit Ilyce's blog for more [show notes and the Seven Myths of Flood Insurance.](http://www.thinkglink.com/blog/2009/09/27/ilyce-glink-show-notes-september-27-2009)

Starting this week, listen to the Ilyce Glink Show at a new time. From now through the end of football season, catch Ilyce live on Sundays on WSB Radio in Atlanta from noon to 2 p.m. Today on the Ilyce Glink Show, Ilyce talked to a caller who wanted to know how to dispute his credit card rate being raised, after he thought he locked in a lifetime guarantee rate of 7 percent. Ilyce also talked about whether or not you have to pay taxes on your debt, and what to do if a debt collector reports old debt as income. We have more updates on the mortgage servicing situation with Taylor Bean and Whitaker. Your comments are coming in, and we're trying to find you answers. See all of the [Taylor Bean and Whitaker](http://www.thinkglink.com/taylor-bean-whitaker-mortgage-company) updates at ThinkGlink.com. For more information about today's show and helpful links, see [Ilyce's blog](http://www.thinkglink.com/blog/2009/09/06/ilyce-glink-show-notes-september-6-2009)

The possibility of a $15,000 buyer tax credit for all home buyers, the $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit, how the health care battle in Washington will affect Realtors, where option ARM failures, foreclosures, and unemployment are heading, and the future of the housing market were topics that RE/MAX CEO Dave Liniger discussed at a press conference at the RE/MAX annual meeting in Chicago. The main topics of his speech focused on the national and local real estate markets, foreclosures and short sales, and his forecast for the next 18 to 24 months of real estate values. The Q&A session with reporters will be posted in a separate podcast. Listen here to Ilyce Glink's one-on-one interview with [Liniger on his experience in real estate and the future of the housing market](http://www.thinkglink.com/audio/2009/08/19/future-of-housing-market-forecasted-by-remax-ceo-liniger)

The future of the housing market doesn't look too grim, according to RE/MAX CEO Dave Liniger. He sat down with Ilyce Glink after a press conference to answer a few questions on his experience with RE/MAX, what he thinks will happen with the recession, his thoughts on foreclosures and the $8,000 first-time home buyer tax credit, how agents are handling the current market, and the future of the housing market. Listen to the podcast here and read the transcript below.

Today on the Ilyce Glink Show, Ilyce talked about the Federal Reserve's assessment of the U.S. economy and how it compares to the rest of the world. She gave more updates on mortgage servicer Taylor Bean and Whitaker shutting down, including how Colonial BancGroup followed in its footsteps. Consumer sentiment also fell, and Ilyce talks about how opposites attract with how spouses deal with their finances. Ilyce took questions like from the caller wanting to know how your credit score affects your job search, and is it possible to save money when you are still struggling to pay your bills? Ilyce gives advice on how to look at our personal finances and learn how to save, even when times are tough. Listen to the podcast here and visit the [blog for show notes and links for more information.](http://www.thinkglink.com/blog/2009/08/16/ilyce-glink-show-notes-august-16-2009) Ilyce Glink Show listeners can buy tickets for the "How to Profit From Foreclosure" event this fall in Atlanta at a special 2 for 1 price by using special discount code "glink" (no quotes). Visit [the event page for more details](http://thinkglinkforeclosure.eventbrite.com)

Filling in for Clark Howard, Ilyce talked about the Deutsche Bank study that says 48 percent of homeowners could be underwater with their mortgage (owe more than the house is worth) by 2011, up from 26 percent now. But another study says home prices rose 5 percent in the last quarter. We'll discuss what's really going on. There's a new study out that says women want to shop and are tired of living the frugal life. Is that true? How do you feel about that? Mortgage rates fell to 5.22 percent (30-year fixed) for the first time in 3 weeks. Jobless claims fell to 550,000 last month, with continuing claims to 6.3 million. Are people falling off the unemployment rolls? [Look for more details on Ilyce's blog](http://www.thinkglink.com/blog/2009/08/06/home-equity-disappearing-on-todays-clark-howard-show-august-6-2009), including the FREE BOOK and EBOOK deals and a SPECIAL CLARK HOWARD DISCOUNT for the HOW TO PROFIT FROM FORECLOSURE EVENT.

Today on the Clark Howard Show, Ilyce discusses unemployment and the economy. Scams are all the rage (ThinkGlink.com has published 10 scam stories in the past two weeks.), and we'll discuss the new IRS scams you'll want to watch out for. Is there a better way to estimate closing costs? Ilyce thinks so. Also, sign up for her Ilyce Glink Fan Page on Facebook and get a free ebook. You'll also want to check out the ThinkGlink Store. And today, Ilyce opens the doors for her latest event: HOW TO PROFIT FROM FORECLOSURES, on October 24, 2009. Early bird special starts now and WILL NOT BE REPEATED. [Get more details and helpful links at Ilyce's blog.](http://www.thinkglink.com/blog/2009/08/05/the-clark-howard-show-august-5-2009)