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Location! Location! Location!

By Ilyce Glink| 2007-12-25T07:47:27-06:00 December 25th, 2007|

When you buy a home you must always consider location. Location, location, location may be a trite saying but there's something to it. Location affects which home you buy and who buys it from you in the future.

Design, Architecture, And Authenticity

By Ilyce Glink| 2007-12-25T05:40:58-06:00 December 25th, 2007|

Ilyce discusses design and architecture with renowned designer and author Marianne Cusato.

Take Quick Action To Avoid Mortgage Crisis

By Ilyce Glink| 2017-08-17T10:41:12-05:00 December 22nd, 2007|

A mortgage crisis hotline may be the best bet for this homeowner to avoid foreclosure or a short sale. An adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) and a student loan has put her in a financial crisis, and taking the right steps could help her keep her home. The new FHA secure plan may be a solution to avoid further financial crisis.

Tenant Breaks Rental Lease Early

By Ilyce Glink| 2017-09-06T16:05:51-05:00 December 18th, 2007|

When a tenant breaks a rental lease early, it can cause a host of problems. An early termination fee will help curb problems you can have with the renter, along with scheduling a final walk-through to document the condition. Working with a real estate attorney can also ensure you're handing your rental property and tenants according to the law.

Building Your Lifestyle Wish List

By Ilyce Glink| 2007-12-17T23:00:56-06:00 December 17th, 2007|

It's important to consider your lifestyle when putting together a home buying wish list. You can ask yourself a variety of questions to narrow down what's most important to you during the home buying process. Consider not only yourself but your family too.

Responses To Agent’s HOA Letter

By Ilyce Glink| 2007-12-16T00:00:00-06:00 December 16th, 2007|

A homeowner's association fee was not disclosed when this ThinkGlink reader bought a home. Ilyce's readers respond to her article finding the real estate agent to blame for the unknown fee.

Lawsuit Over Land In Trust

By GlinkAndTamkin| 2007-12-14T00:00:00-06:00 December 14th, 2007|

When government determines property ownership, it may miss land that's not listed on tax rolls. When that happens, the property's ownership may remain unclear. In this case, land owned by an estate was left out of a trust. The estate's trustee now wants to put the land back in the trust. How can the land be returned to the estate?

Homeowners Association Restricts Rental Property

By Ilyce Glink| 2007-12-13T00:00:00-06:00 December 13th, 2007|

The owner of a condominium wants to lease his property to two 21-year-old women. The homeowners association says the building is restricted to "single-family homes" and he cannot lease his condominium as a rental property. Ilyce says the homeowners association president is mistaking the meaning of, or incorrectly defining a single-family home and they may be violating the Fair Housing Law from HUD.

Who is Accountable for “New” Air Conditioning Unit Broken in Purchased Home?

By Ilyce Glink| 2007-12-11T00:00:00-06:00 December 11th, 2007|

A home buyer discovers his air conditioning unit that he thought was new is now broken and wants to hold the seller accountable for not disclosing it. If the buyer can prove the seller intentionally didn't disclose the age of the air conditioner, he may be able to sue the seller for damages. To win a seller disclosure case, you must prove that the seller knew, or should have known, about a particular problem.

Short Sale Real Estate Investor’s Only Option

By GlinkAndTamkin| 2017-08-17T10:41:43-05:00 December 10th, 2007|

A real estate short sale may be the only option for this new real estate investor. Many new real estate investors did not anticipate the down turn in the market and now owe more on a property than it is worth and are being forced to negotiate a short sale. If the mortgage lender accepts the short sale, the real estate investor may still be required to pay out of pocket for other expenses.

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