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Ilyce Glink is an award-winning, nationally-syndicated columnist, best-selling author, and radio and television personality. She is the best-known consumer advocate for home buyers, sellers, and owners, and her content touches millions of readers, viewers, and listeners each week. She was the Founder of an employee benefit that companies provide that helps employees measure financial stress, then dials it down with a unique content mapping system. She is also the Founder/CEO of Think Glink Media, a digital content agency, and the Publisher of ThinkGlink.com. Listen to Ilyce on WGN Radio each week, follow her on Twitter, and sign up for the ThinkGlink free weekly newsletter, in the blue box at the bottom of this page.
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HUD Secretary, FHA Commissioner Report on FHA’s Finance

By | November 12th, 2009|

HUD Secretary Donovan and FHA Commissioner Stevens briefed leaders on the FHA's financial outlook today, in coordination with the release of its annual independent actuarial study. The study found the capital reserve ratio to be 0.53 percent of total insurance in force this year, well below the congressionally mandated threshold of two percent. The FHA holds $31 billion in total reserves today. Robert Ryan was introduced as the FHA's first-ever Chief Risk Officer. Ryan will focus on understanding risk to the FHA's insurance fund and develop policy responses that address that risk.

FHA Cash Reserves Fall To Lowest In History

By | November 12th, 2009|

FHA cash reserves fall to the lowest level in history, below the congressionally mandated level. The Federal Housing Administration's mortgage insurance cash reserves fell to the lowest levels in recorded history, 0.53 percent. The FHA announced today FHA cash reserve levels have fallen below the congressionally mandated threshold. The annual independent accounting survey of the FHA came with the assessment that additional action needed to be taken to manage risk to prevent further losses.

Real Living, GMAC Merger Hopes to Provide Even Higher Level of Customer Service

By | November 11th, 2009|

Real Living and GMAC Real Estate hope to provide an even higher level of customer service. The real estate companies have announced a merger with plans to target a female audience and for an emphasis on customer service. Real Living and GMAC will rebrand under the Real Living name, with offices across the country. Real Living will focus on female customers, with a plans for an exceptional customer service experience. The Real Living, GMAC merger comes after Brookfield Residential Property Services acquired both GMAC and Real Living.

Ilyce Glink Show on WSB Radio — November 08, 2009

By | November 9th, 2009|

Today on the Ilyce Glink Show, Ilyce recapped one of the biggest weeks we have seen in at least a year as far as financial news is concerned: new unemployment figures were released, Fannie Mae announced its Deeds for Lease program, the House of Representatives passed a health care reform bill and the $8,000/$6,500 first-time home-buyer tax credits were extended and expanded. Ilyce also took calls from listeners wondering whether or not the tax credits applied to their second home or investment properties. Short answer: The tax credits apply only to the primary residence of first-time or trade-up buyers. Read our Q&A with Ilyce for more information on the tax credit. And, if you're interested in investment properties, consider our new collection of e-books: "The Successful Real Estate Investor's Guide."

Ilyce Glink Show Notes – November 8, 2009

By | November 8th, 2009|

Ilyce Glink Show Notes - November 8, 2009. Big news week: $8,000 first time home buyer tax credit was expanded to include trade-up buyers, and extended until June 30, 2010; Unemployment numbers are out and awful: Nationally, unemployment rose to 10.2 percent, 17.5 percent if you include a broader measure of unemployment; Fannie Mae introduced its Deed For Lease program; Five more banks closed, bringing the total for the year to 120; the House passed health care reform. NEW EBOOKS ON INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE ARE AVAILABLE; Get your FREE books and Ebook deal.

Jobs, Foreclosures, The Stock Market And More Thoughts About Our Wacky World

By | November 5th, 2009|

Jobs, Foreclosures, The Stock Market And More Thoughts About Our Wacky World.
If we don't have jobs, it's awfully hard to pay a mortgage. More foreclosures may be on the way, according to the one person who I knew correctly called the financial meltdown.

Fannie Mae Deed For Lease Program Rules

By | November 5th, 2009|

Fannie Mae Deed For Lease Program Rules.
Fannie Mae announced an innovative program designed to help homeowners avoid foreclosure. Called Deed for Lease, the program allows struggling homeowners who are unable to qualify for a loan modification under the current Obama Loan Modification Plan to hand their keys over to Fannie Mae, but then rent back their house at current market rental rates. Here are the Deed for Lease program rules.

Fannie Mae Rental Program Will Allow Homeowners To Avoid Foreclosure For A Year

By | November 5th, 2009|

The Fannie Mae Rental Program will allow homeowners to avoid foreclosure for a year.
This rental program or "Deed to Lease" program will allow homeowners who haven't qualified for a home loan modification or for the Making Home Affordable Act to avoid foreclosure for a year. The Fannie Mae Rental Program has specific criteria that the homeowners must qualify for, including they must live in the home as their primary residence and they can't be more than 12 months past due. Read the full article below fore more information on the Fannie Mae Rental Program.

Divorce Decree May Require Ex-Spouse To Refinance Mortgage

By | November 5th, 2009|


The current economic situation may cause a conflict between what a divorce decree requires and what a person is able to do. When the divorce decree requires an ex-spouse to refinance a property to remove the other ex-spouse from the mortgage but the financial condition of the person owning the home make it impossible for that spouse to refinance, what can they do?

No Health Insurance Leaves Wife with Husband’s Medical Bills And In Need Of Help

By | November 5th, 2009|


No health insurance coverage can saddle anybody with debts beyond any means of repayment. But when a loved on dies and leaves those medical debts, spouses and family members are left to pick up the pieces. Proper estate planning is a must to make sure debts can be paid after debt and that property assets go to the right people.

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