Spring 2011 Housing Market Prediction I’d like to start this look at real estate in 2011 by telling you that there are indeed green shoots coming up. I’d love to say that there are indications of people starting to think about buying homes and that lenders have relaxed lending standards so that more buyers can [...]
Home affordability and real estate investment possibility make housing market predictions say 2011 is the time to buy. The housing market 2011 and housing market outlook include foreclosure moratoriums and home affordability. Is now the time to buy? 2011 predictions for the 2011 housing market say homeownership, investment properties and real estate investments make 2011 time to buy for real estate investors.
Property tax estimate may differ for a builder and a buyer of a new home. Builders estimate property tax of new construction homes different than buyer and real estate agent estimate property tax on new construction home. Builders pay less property taxes on underdeveloped property than buyer pays on underdeveloped property. Real estate taxes that are too low happen when property tax estimate differs for builder and buyer. Work with a real estate agent when buying a home to avoid incorrect property tax estimates from builders.
Home buyers and home sellers beware, seller disclosure may not be required for old repairs. Home sellers may not be required seller disclosure for old repairs on a home for sale. Home buyers and home sellers should consult with a real estate attorney with seller disclosure experience for a qualified legal opinion of if seller disclosure requires old repairs.
How to discover the cause of the sewage gas smell in your house. A sewage gas smell in your house can be frustrating if you can't find the source of the sewage gas smell. One reader had a sewage gas smell in her house that was caused by mold in the washing machine. There can be many other causes of sewage gas smell in your house. Leave comments and suggestions to help others discover the cause of sewage gas smell in their house.
Small loan balance on a home mortgage not worth refinancing the mortgage. Homeowners refinancing their mortgages carrying a small loan balance can't get loan refinance. Small loan balance can't get a loan refinance and is not worth refinance a home mortgage. Use a home equity line of credit to payoff a small loan balance mortgage loan faster than refinancing a small loan balance.
Get the Most Money for Your Insurance Claim with an Insurance Appraisal Have you heard stories of people damaging their own property or claiming jewelry has been stolen in order to file an insurance claim and get a little cash? During difficult economic times, the insurance industry sees higher claims activity. Unfortunately, fraud, such as [...]
2010 Tax Relief: A Checklist of Benefits for Your 2010 Tax Return By now, the tax-software companies have had time to update their programs to reflect the last-minute changes brought about by the 2010 Tax Relief Act. If you’ve already filed your tax return, you may have missed out on some benefits, because not everything [...]
2011 Tax Tips on the Ilyce Glink Show January 30, 2011 - It's clear that taxes are on everyone's mind. Several callers today wanted some tax tips for filing their 2011 tax returns. Listen to the Ilyce Glink show every Sunday on WSB Radio for the latest in personal finance, real estate and tax advice. Visit Ilyce's blog for more links and information. Visit Tax Expert Eva Rosenberg's blog on the Equifax personal Finance Blog for more 2011 tax tips
Selling your home on an installment sale or a rent-to-own home sale. Homeowners sell home with installment sale by transferring home title to buyer or entering into an installment sale for deed for the home. Installment loan, owner financing and rent-to-own issues arise when homeowners sell home with installment sale. Consult with a tax expert when selling home with installment sale or installment loan.
