In-Laws Headed For Bankruptcy Court
What can you do when a family member's finances are out of control? Sitting down and discussing numbers can help when you learn a family member has significant credit card debt and out-of-control spending habits.
Quit Claim Deed Means Giving Up Ownership
When people divorce sometimes one partner will sign a quit claim deed, which gives up that person's ownership to a home. The person who signed the quit claim deed cannot legitimately say that he or his new spouse has any right to the home, even if his name remains on the mortgage loan.
Today’s Show
Robert Kiyosaki (www.richdad.com) joined us on the program today to talk about the Learning Annex's Real Estate Wealth Expo in Atlanta on May 6-7 at t...
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – April 23, 2006
In her April 23 show, Ilyce Glink offers her WSB listeners useful real estate advice, personal finance advice, and tips on making life just a little bit easier.
Telling About A Bad Shopping Experience
If you have a bad shopping experience, how many people do you tell? According to a new survey from the Verde Group and the Jay H. Baker Retailing Ini...
Concern About Stated Income Mortgage Loans
A lender touches base with Ilyce about loan options for people with a high debt-to-income ratio. Asset/Stated Income products can help, but be very careful about predatory lenders.
Helping Mother With Estate Planning
A mother has a piece of land that is supposed to be left between her two children in her estate. One of her children and his wife use the property and keep their horses on it, so do they have a greater claim to the property? There are many unlikely requirements the brother and wife would have to meet to claim the land as theirs once it is in the estate.
Loans Financing New Construction
There are several loans you can get to finance new construction. The loans you can get to finance your new construction include a construction loan and equity from an existing home. However, you must make sure you can make the payments on the loans financing your new construction, especially if you are planning to keep the current home you're living in. Without the sale of that home, you may not be able to afford loans that finance the new construction home you are building.
Save Money By Conducting An Energy Audit
What is an energy audit and why should I have one? Homeowners who hire a credentialed energy specialist to conduct an energy audit can expect to pay as much as $500. If you follow the recommendations, you can expect to save between 25 to 50 percent or more on your energy bill, although the audit should come with a written report detailing your annual energy profile, including consumption and cost for each mechanical system, plus detailed recommendations.
Sellers Not Required To Attend Closing
In most cases, sellers do not have to show up to the closing. If you're selling, you may be able to sign your paperwork in advance, and give your attorney a power of attorney to close the deal on your behalf..