Ask Ilyce – June 18, 2002
When should a homeowner refinance to take advantage of low interest rates? What is a punch list for a new construction home? WGN's Money Saving Expert Ilyce Glink answers real estate questions from the Mailbag.
Property Taxes May Be Split Between Buyers And Sellers
When you buy a home who pays the property taxes for your first year will depend on when you bought the home and where you bought it. In some cases buyers and sellers split the cost of property taxes. How much of the property taxes buyers and sellers pay may be determined by prorating the amount.
Your New House: The Alert Consumer’s Guide to Buying and Building a Quality Home
Your New House: The Alert Consumer's Guide to Buying and Building a Quality Home by by Alan Fields and Denise Fields. The newly updated guide to the l...
Real Estate Market Struggles After 9-11
After the terrorist attacks of 9-11, the real estate market began to struggle. New construction slowed down and to boost the economy, the Fed lowered interest rates. These lower interest rates helped lower mortgage rates but it may not be enough to help the struggling real estate market. Learn about the post 9-11 real estate market in this story.
Real Estate And Economic Advice After 9-11
After the 9-11 attacks the U.S. fell into a deep recession. How did New York and Chicago fare during the recession? What could consumers expect in Chicago and New York after the recession, especially with regard to real estate?