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Furnace Fails After Closing

By Ilyce Glink| 2003-12-15T00:00:00-06:00 December 15th, 2003|

A home buyer just learned they will need a new furnace in the home the bought several months ago, but the seller didn't indicate anything was wrong with the furnace during the purchase. The buyer believes the seller should have known about the furnace and indicated that on the seller disclosure form. Many seller disclosure laws require the seller to disclose defects, which would include a non-working furnace, not an older unit.

Which Real Estate Agent Should You Hire?

By Ilyce Glink| 2003-12-08T00:00:00-06:00 December 8th, 2003|

When you're buying or selling a home and decide to hire a real estate agent you may debate between using a new or experienced real estate agent. Which one is better? If you're a savvy buyer or seller and know a lot about the business it may be OK to hire a real estate agent that's new to the business. If you're not so knowledgeable about real estate, you may want to hire a more experienced real estate agent.

Seller Disclosure Does Not Necessarily Include Piano Music

By Ilyce Glink| 2003-12-08T00:00:00-06:00 December 8th, 2003|

If you're selling your condominium and you have a neighbor who plays piano, you don't necessarily have to tell your real estate agent. That said, as part of seller disclosure, if you're directly asked about a musical neighbor, you need to talk about it.

Selling Home With Converted Breakfast Nook

By Ilyce Glink| 2003-12-08T00:00:00-06:00 December 8th, 2003|

A home seller has converted their breakfast nook into a play space. Should it be converted back to the breakfast nook before putting it on the market? The play space can be left as is, but list the home as having a breakfast nook and include photos of what it originally was. Home buyers with children may appreciate the seller's ingenuity.

Refinancing After A Job Loss

By Ilyce Glink| 2003-12-08T00:00:00-06:00 December 8th, 2003|

After losing a job is probably not the best time to refinance your home. Without a regular source of income, like a full-time job, it is difficult to refinance an existing loan or even get a home equity loan or line of credit. But it's important to stay on top of your payments to maintain your credit history when you are able to refinance.

Will Job Change Impact New Mortgage?

By Ilyce Glink| 2003-12-08T00:00:00-06:00 December 8th, 2003|

A family is concerned about job changes close to the closing date of their new home. Fortunately, lenders no longer worry about what job you have as much as they like to see you gainfully, and continually, employed when you are buying a new home.

How To Pick A Real Estate Agent

By Ilyce Glink| 2003-12-03T00:00:00-06:00 December 3rd, 2003|

Picking a real estate agent is an important part of the home buying process. What questions should you ask and what should you look for when selecting a real estate agent? Make sure you pick a real estate agent knowledgeable about the neighborhood you're interested in.

Real Estate Agents: Home Buyers Need Expert Help

By Ilyce Glink| 2003-12-03T00:00:00-06:00 December 3rd, 2003|

Finding the best real estate agent can make or break home buyers' chances of finding their dream home. There are over a million real estate agents, and home buyers need to shop around to find the expert who lead them to the perfect home. The best way for potential home buyers to find their expert real estate agent is to get opinions from friends and family who recently bought or sold a home.

Refinancing Mortgage For Best Interest Rate Requires Research

By Ilyce Glink| 2003-12-03T00:00:00-06:00 December 3rd, 2003|

Refinancing a mortgage for the best interest rates takes a lot of research. Mistakes occur when you rush too quickly into mortgaage refinancing decisions. Ilyce Glink provides refinancing advice to reader who made a mistake refinancing his mortgage: can he cancel his loan application?

Refinancing Mortgage Out Of High Interest Rate: Possible Obstacles

By Ilyce Glink| 2003-12-01T00:00:00-06:00 December 1st, 2003|

There are several possible obstacles that can arise while trying to refinance your mortgage out of a high interest rate. If your credit score isn't high, refinancing your mortgage out of a high interest rate may be difficult. Fortunately, getting your credit history and walking through it with a couple of reputable lenders could remove those obstacles to refinancing your mortgage out of a high interest rate.

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