Offers Of Help From A WSB Listener
"Dear Ilyce: I listen to your show on WSB radio often. You're great! But at least three times, I've been listening as you bashed Honda for the probl...
Understanding Adverse Possession
Adverse possession means you acquire property by openly using a home, claiming it as your own and paying all of the expenses, including the taxes, for a certain period of time. The time you must occupy the property ranges from 7 to 21 years, depending on the state.
New Orleans, Two Years Later: Part II
Ilyce takes a tour through the Broadmoor neighborhood of New Orleans to see how the rebuilding effort is moving forward. Nearly two years ago, after Katrina hit and the levees broke, this neighborhood of pastel-colored homes was submerged below 10 feet of water. Today, many of the homes are in the process of being fixed up. However, even with millions of dollars of federal money, grants, and the work of non-profit groups, life is far from normal.
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – July 4, 2007
Today on a special July 4th edition of the the Clark Howard show, Ilyce Glink filled in. Ilyce talked about how another 2.3 million consumers had their personal financial information poached and what companies are doing to cope with the fallout. Several listeners called in with credit and identity theft questions and then George wanted to know about irrevocable trusts. All this and some of the latest housing numbers on today's Clark Howard Show.
Renting Versus Buying A Home
If you're an apartment renter you may be wondering if now is the time to buy a home or condominium. Before you decide, you'll need to analyze the pros and cons of buying a home or condo and whether taking on a mortgage in the current real estate market is the right choice. You should look closely at the costs associated with renting and those of owning a home. You could decide renting is the better choice.
Buying Property As-Is Incudes All Easements
A home buyer bought property and land that was for sale "as is" and didn't learn of any easements at the time of closing. Now the buyers have learned they share a water pump and well with a neighbor but didn't hear of this easement before buying the property. The buyers want to know if they have any recourse against the agent and title company for not disclosing these easements.
Settling Estate With Large Mortgage
When a person dies, all of the assets in an estate would typically be sold, and that cash would be used to pay off the person's creditors. Any financial assets in the estate would also be liquidated to pay off any remaining debt. If there is anything left in the estate after the debts have been repaid, it would be distributed according to the terms of the will.
New Orleans: Nearly 2 Years Later, Part I
Two years after Katrina hit, New Orleans resident Oscar Escobar is recovering from the storm. He lost everything in his home to water damage, but he says he started rebuilding almost immediately. He didn't wait for help from FEMA, but began doing the work on his own. Four months after the levees broke, he moved back into his house. While he was relatively fortunate and he has been helping neighbors rebuild their homes, he says other people have been satisfied to live in the FEMA trailers.
More Questions from NPR Listeners
Hello Ms. Glink, I heard your show on Talk of the Nation and thought you had a lot of interesting things to say. My husband and I are looking at buyin...