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About Ilyce Glink

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 is the Founder/CEO of Best Money Moves, 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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Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – February 18, 2007

By | February 18th, 2007|

This week on the Ilyce Glink Show, Ilyce talked about her trip to Cancun and the lingering effects of the Hurricane. She also talked about the membership in a vacation points club that she was offered, and how she thinks about decisions like vacation clubs and timeshares. Michael called in and asked a question about sellers paying a buyer's closing costs. Tune to find out what Ilyce suggested he do to differentiate his property in a soft real estate market.

Check Crime Statistics Before Buying Home

By | February 18th, 2007|

Check the crime statistics of your new neighborhood before moving into a home. Talk to the local police officers, shop owners and aldermen or city council members. But nothing beats your own research. Walk or drive around and check out how things look.

Capital Gains Taxes: Primary Residence vs. Investment Property

By | February 17th, 2007|

Are primary residences and investment properties subject to capital gains taxes? How can you defer capital gains tax penalties? IRS rules differ for primary residences and investment properties, but the only way to defer tax on an investment property is to do a 1031 exchange and purchase a replacement property that costs as much or more as the property you’re selling.

Understanding Due On Sale Clause

By | February 16th, 2007|

Mortgage lenders often include a due on sale clause in the mortgage agreement. This homeowner would like to transfer his home to an LLC but is concerned the due on sale clause will be invoked. The idea behind the due on sale clause is that the lender was willing to give the loan to a specific owner of specific piece of property and if that owner sells the property, the lender is entitled to decide whether it wants to continue with the loan arrangement.

Real Estate Agent Arrested for Growing Pot

By | February 15th, 2007|

Geez. I know times are tough in the real estate market, but do you have to grow pot in the basement in order to survive? The Atlanta Journal Constitu...

Ranking Insurance Companies

By | February 14th, 2007|

I'm often asked how to figure out whether to go with one insurance company or another. I give the standard answer: * Check them out at Moody's (www.m...

Understanding Private Mortgage Insurance

By | February 14th, 2007|

Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) becomes tax deductible in 2007. But private mortgage insurance doesn't protect you, the homeowner -- it's there for the sole benefit of the mortgage lender. The new rules state that for PMI to be deductible, you must get a new loan in 2007, and your adjusted gross income must be below $100,000.

Buying Home From Parents

By | February 13th, 2007|

A daughter's parents have asked she and her brother to buy their home from them to get them out of financial problems. Buying the home from her parents could help her credit if they buy it back, but could hurt her if they are unable to buy it bake when they say they will. A good attorney can write up a contract before entering any deal to buy her parents home.

Refund On Lease/Option Agreement

By | February 12th, 2007|

A young couple had agreed to a lease/option agreement on a new home. After the death of the young woman, the husband is wondering if he can get a refund of the option amount they had paid toward the lease. Lease/option payments are typically non refundable, but a real estate attorney may be able to discuss what options are available.

Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – February 11, 2007

By | February 11th, 2007|

In this week's show, Ilyce Glink discuss the latest real estate and personal finance trends and takes calls from her listeners.

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