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For Sale By Owner May Mean Lowering Price

By | August 6th, 2004|

For sale by owner is one way to try selling property. When you choose to sell your property for sale by owner, you don't hire a real estate agent to help you. The buyer and the seller can save 6 percent commissions that would otherwise go to a real estate agency. But who gets the for sale by owner commission savings? A buyer of a for sale by owner property should not enter the transaction expecting to get a lower price.

Down Payment Cash Comes From Chicago Employers

By | August 5th, 2004|

Some Chicago area employers give their employees cash for a down payment as an employee benefit. Learn which employers give employees cash for a home down payment and how they can take advantage of tax credits when they provide down payment assistance. Getting cash for a down payment from an employer can make home buying easier.

Real Estate Attorney Will Make Sure Agent’s Deal Is Legitimate

By | July 30th, 2004|

A real estate deal an agent presented to a seller looked unusual, but a good real estate attorney would make sure the deal is legitimate. Ilyce advises a reader who is selling their farm and was approached by his real estate agent with an unusual deal. A real estate attorney will examine the deal and make sure the real estate agent's offer is legitimate.

Buyer Worried Deal Will Fold

By | July 30th, 2004|

A buyer signs a contract to purchase a commercial property and is worried he will be held responsible if it goes under. If he is on the contract, the seller can pursue him as the contract permits. Depending on why the deal is going under, the seller may be able to go after any one of the buyers.

Home Buying: Complete Final Walk-Through Before Closing

By | July 30th, 2004|

Completing the final walk-through is extremely important when buying a home. The final walk-through is where you make sure everything stated in the purchase agreement is accounted for. If you find problems during the final walk-through, you can hold off on closing until the seller meets the terms of the agreement.

Buyer’s Remorse – Get A Home Inspection Before You Close

By | July 30th, 2004|

Buyers of Federal Housing Administration-approved homes should be aware that the FHA home inspector performs an inspection of the property of behalf of the bank, not the buyer. In any purchase, a buyer should conduct his or her own inspection with a chosen inspector. This inspection is crucial for the buyer to making a rational decision about the purchase and avoid later regret.

Reverse Mortgage May Help In Retirement

By | July 23rd, 2004|

When you're in retirement you want a consistent, stable flow of income such as from a certificate of deposit. What should you do if your CD's rate of return can't match the income you need? You could move the money into a Roth IRA. But changing over to a Roth IRA may cause funds to be taxed at a higher amount than what would otherwise be paid on a year to year basis. Another alternative is a reverse mortgage.

Reverse Mortgages And Lender Liability

By | July 23rd, 2004|

If your neighbor has a reverse mortgage, can she and her mortgage lender be held responsible for criminal activity at the home? With a reverse mortgage or hecm, the mortgage lender pays the homeowner over time and the the lender is repaid when the home is sold. But even though the mortgage lender holds a lien on the home, it couldn't be held responsible for the criminal activity. The only one liable is the homeowner. But before a neighbor files a lawsuit, he should contact his local police department.

Buying And Selling Property Without Lawyers

By | July 23rd, 2004|

Is buying and selling property without an attorney or agent possible? When purchasing real estate, you're better off having an attorney who knows the process, state requirements and what documentation is needed. Most real estate attorneys charge just a flat fee to assist you with the purchase or sale of a home from beginning to end.

Rollover Capital Gains Question

By | July 23rd, 2004|

A 1031 exchange, or a Starker Trust, may apply in certain situations with investment properties. In this situation, a reader has two homes and vacant land that they want to transfer to a builder in exchange for doing work on on one of their homes. Unfortunately, a 1031 exchange will probably not work in this circumstance because they already own the property. However, they should talk to a tax professional for more options.

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