If you haven’t been to a thrift store or garage sale lately, now’s a great time to explore one. Why? Many families de-clutter after Christmas, so they donate or consign items to local second-hand shops in the spring. As the weather improves, garage sales also start popping up like spring crocuses. If you’re a little [...]
If you have zoning issues you might not be able to get a HARP refinance. Check your zoning codes before trying to get an appraisal. Q: I own a duplex building near Georgia Tech which is rented to students. It's not the classic duplex with two equal sides. It has an upstairs, downstairs, and a [...]
Home prices are on the rise with fewer foreclosures. Ilyce Glink talks about the fall of underwater homes on today's Real Estate Minute. Over the past five years, your home probably lost at least a third of its value. The good news is that the bleeding has stopped and home prices are starting to turn [...]
A look into the real estate history and changes that have taken place in the real estate industry in terms of buying and selling your home. For the past twenty years, we’ve been chronicling the developments in the real estate industry in this weekly column. Boy, have times changed. Twenty years ago, the Internet didn’t [...]
Selling you home in a short sale: Is a short sale worth it? A short sale can affect your credit, but you get a break from the IRS in 2013. Q: Our daughter and son-in-law are looking into using a company that sells new homes but agrees to lease your current residence for six months. [...]
Trying to decide between a 30-year mortgage and a 15-year mortgage? Go with the 15-year mortgage to save money and be debt free. Q: I caught a portion of a response you made on your radio show about comparing a 30-year loan versus a 15-year loan. If I understood you correctly, the difference between these [...]
Ilyce Glink tells us about the top 10 moving destinations in the US on today's Real Estate Minute. Americans are on the move. According to the Census Bureau, more than 36 million Americans moved in 2012. Where are they moving to? According to Penske Truck Rental, a global transport company, most Americans are moving for [...]
Ilyce Glink explains how to avoid foreclosure with a deed in lieu of foreclosure on today's Real Estate Minute. If you’re on time with your payments, but underwater with your mortgage, and your loan is owned by Fannie Mae (FNMA) and Freddie Mac, you may be able to walk away from your property without going [...]
Learn how to reduce monthly mortgage payments to save money on today's Real Estate Minute with Ilyce Glink. As a home owner you should always take the initiative to find low-risk ways to reduce your mortgage payments. By making one extra payment every year on your mortgage, you could substantially reduce your total payments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=moKqhd6eSEE [...]
For any small business owner, it can be a big decision to expand your office and buy new furniture and equipment—but it doesn’t have to be a big investment. Once you’ve decided you need office furniture—because your business is growing, you’ve recently rented office space, or you’re taking on new employees—it’s time to figure out [...]
