A homeowner purchased a duplex with a partner and is now trying to figure out an equitable way to split expenses after the partner's fiance moved in. A partnership agreement should spell out the financial arrangement between the two homeowners. The partners should also change the ownership of the property to reflect the partnership agreement.
Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink Get a CLUE about the condition of the home you want to buy Original Air Date: October 11, 2006
More homeowners are putting a higher percentage of their annual income toward their housing costs. The danger of higher housing costs, is that families who don't have enough cash to pay their bills at the end of the month will start playing games with the money in order to make ends meet. Don't risk your credit rating by making uninformed decisions.
I spent a good deal of the afternoon sitting in the ballroom of the the Ritz Carleton Hotel in downtown Chicago. Actress, comedian, producer, director...
Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink How To Compare Incentives From Builders Original Air Date: October 10, 2006
When you work with a real estate agent, he or she may promise you a certain fee schedule. What can you do if the real estate agent changes the fee schedule after your verbal agreement? You can call the agent's managing broker and the association of Realtors in your state.
Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink More Tax-Reduction Strategies For Next April 15th Original Air Date: October 9, 2006
South Florida's real estate market has been unstable for economic and emotional reasons. The traditional forces of supply and demand, along with super-low mortgage rates and an influx of real estate investors have helped the real estate market turn on a dime. In addition, a growing number of wealthy Latin Americans are moving into the South Florida real estate market.
It seems as though everybody is thinking about the next house they're going to buy. Ellen is thinking about trading her condo for a brick single famil...
When you're calculating how much income you'll need in retirement you should include not only your daily expenses but also health insurance costs. If you're divorced you'll want to include the money you'll get from Social Security - either your own or that of your former spouse. In addition, you should take into account the costs related to owning and maintaining a home.
