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Research Overpayment Of Closing Costs

By GlinkAndTamkin| 2005-12-26T00:00:00-06:00 December 26th, 2005|

A homeowner purchases a vacation home in another state and has realized that some of the closing costs were paid by both the bank and the escrow company. Now the buyer is wondering if she was double billed, if it was an expensive lesson, or if she can get her money returned. Before the buyer accuses the lender of double-billing, she needs to make sure she understands the closing statement and fees and understands what she paid for at closing and what she paid for prior to closing.

Negotiating New Construction Purchase From Out-Of-State

By Ilyce Glink| 2005-12-19T00:00:00-06:00 December 19th, 2005|

Purchasing a home from another state can be a confusing process. The developer has only given them 10 days to sign and return the contract. Hire a real estate attorney that has extensive experience with new construction purchases. Builder/developer contracts tend to be one-sided, and as a buyer you may not be aware of all the issues that could creep up in a new construction deal. The attorney should review the contract and negotiate any changes with the builder.

Building Up Grade For New Home

By Ilyce Glink| 2005-12-12T00:00:00-06:00 December 12th, 2005|

A homeowner is concerned about the grade leading up to their new home that the builder is working on. The builder is now stating the contract contains only an estimate in the height of the grade and they may incur additional costs. Most contracts will hold the new owners responsible for any "unforeseen circumstances."

Seller Refuses Cash Offer For Home

By Ilyce Glink| 2005-12-12T00:00:00-06:00 December 12th, 2005|

A reader has made a cash offer for a home in an adult community. The seller now refuses to accept the offer. A seller can refuse to sell to anyone and that she may be experiencing seller's remorse over the selling price.

How To Choose A Great Digital Camera

By Staff| 2005-12-05T00:00:00-06:00 December 5th, 2005|

Links to Digital Camera Review Websites

Title Unclear After Quit Claim Deed Fraud

By GlinkAndTamkin| 2005-12-05T00:00:00-06:00 December 5th, 2005|

What happens when someone executes a quit claim deed to land he or she doesn't own? How long does the rightful property owner have to unravel the quit claim deed? It depends on where the land is located. Each state has its own statute of limitations for title issues such as this quit claim deed situation.

Home Buyer: Request Real Estate Agent’s Commission Share In Writing

By Ilyce Glink| 2017-08-18T15:06:23-05:00 December 5th, 2005|

If you're buying a home and your real estate agent promises you a share of the commission when you close, be sure to get that agreement in writing. If home buyer doesn't get the promise of a share of a real estate agent's commission in writing, and the real estate agent doesn't follow through, there's not much the home buyer can do, even though it might be considered fraud. The home buyer can file a complaint with the agent's firm and with the state's Attorney General's Office. if the real estate agent doesn't follow through on the promise of giving the home buyer a share of the commission.

Leaving Agent For Home Sold By Owner

By Ilyce Glink| 2017-08-17T10:45:36-05:00 December 5th, 2005|

It happens to many agents. They work with a family to buy a home and the buyer ends up purchasing a home without the agent, resulting in a lost commission. Here's what to do if you wish to purchase a For Sale by Owner home after working with an agent.

ThinkGlink Real Estate Bubble Survey

By Ilyce Glink| 2005-12-01T00:00:00-06:00 December 1st, 2005|

Is there a real estate bubble? Economists can debate whether real estate prices are higher than they should be, but ultimately it's the market that sets prices. So, we decided to ask the market what they think. The Real Estate Bubble Survey answers a key question: Do real estate sellers and buyers believe there is a real estate bubble?

Opinions On The Real Estate Bubble: Naysayers

By Ilyce Glink| 2005-11-30T00:00:00-06:00 November 30th, 2005|

What do real estate experts think about the real estate bubble? The best real estate experts are the people in your neighborhood who define the market -- by buying or selling houses, or waiting to do so, and by the prices at which they are willing to buy and sell. Our ThinkGlink.com Real Estate Bubble Survey gathered consumer opinions on the housing bubble, and we've posted some of the free form comments below.

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