If you're thinking about getting a new credit card make sure to read all the terms you can prior to applying. You don't want to get blindsided after you have the card. It's easier to read the terms in advance than close the card and get dinged on your credit history. Credit card interest rates can zoom up at a moment's notice, but you can take steps to keep your rate low.
Inheriting property brings up all kinds of options. When inherited property can be zoned as commercial or residential, an heir is faced with many decisions as to how to deal with the property. It's important to take one step at a time when dealing with inherited property.
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Bob Bruss passed away this week, on Wednesday. If you're a regular reader of your local real estate section, you probably have read Bob's work many ti...
We're talking about the economy today on the Ilyce Glink Show. I find I'm confused why the stock market is at 13,895, nearly at its all-time high, wh...
It's the season of reunions. On the Ilyce Glink show today, Ilyce talked about her 25th reunion, which she went to last night, and then took calls from listeners who went to their 30th, 48th, and 50th reunions as well. We also took calls from Craig, who is trying to pay down debt and is wondering how that will affect his credit, and Gabriel, who is trying to figure out whether she should pump any more cash into her house. All that, and more, on today's Ilyce Glink Show.
Mortgage refinancing is the first thing to do when the Federal Reserve lowers its rates, right? Mortgage rates often move in opposition to the Fed. Good credit and equity in property will help you qualify for a new mortgage but you should shop around and do the math first to find the best interest rate.
Noisy neighbors are causing problems for a condominium reader. Suing neighbors is one way to deal with a noisy neighbor but you may be able to come to an agreement with the condo association board for noise regulations.
A low credit score will lead to challenges when trying to get a home loan. The interest rate will depend on what kind of credit you're looking for. It's also possibly that you won't qualify for a loan with a credit score of 500.
Sometimes when you go through a divorce one partner lashes out at the other by running up credit card debt. If the credit cards are in both spouses' names it can be a real problem. What can you do post-divorce if you want to buy a home? If you're low on cash and your credit is bad, you should pay down down and raise your credit score in order to qualify for a mortgage.
