Home Buying Strategies

The artificially created real estate boom is almost over. The coming shakeout will destroy Billions of dollars in real estate assets and hurt millions of individuals. The author argues that private investors, as opposed to government bailouts, can and should play a large role in “re pricing these assets and returning sanity to the American economy. more…

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Originally Posted on 11/26/2005 3:01:34 AM
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A reader in debt wonders about the best strategy to pay off loans while managing financial priorities. Ilyce suggests getting on an interest-free payment plan while keeping track of every expenditure. more…

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Originally Posted on 11/26/2005 2:44:33 AM
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New figures released by the National Association of Realtors indicate more homes are on the market. Ilyce offers advice to those planning on moving in the future, suggesting that it’s never too early to prepare for the big day.   more…

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Originally Posted on 11/26/2005 2:29:30 AM
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A home owner would like to know how to reduce monthly mortgage payments. Ilyce discusses the history of the increase of mortgage rates and suggests taking out an interest-only loan  more…

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Originally Posted on 11/26/2005 1:46:29 AM
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A reader who filed for homestead exemption for a second time wants to know who verifies residence at a particular property. Ilyce shares information about local tax collectors and tax assessors. more…

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Originally Posted on 11/26/2005 1:14:28 AM
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A reader is inquiring about how the market value of real estate is determined as it applies to inheritance tax. Ilyce discusses capital gains and losses in terms real estate inheritance. more…

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Originally Posted on 11/26/2005 12:53:27 AM
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A reader wonders about borrowing money from an existing property to pay off a second property. Ilyce discusses the lender’s role in evaluating debt and income and confirms that you can borrow money from one property to buy another.  more…

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Originally Posted on 11/26/2005 12:17:26 AM
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Most student loan issues are covered by federal law. Similarly, there are numerous authoritative student loan web links offering untold student aid assistance. Below are listed some of the better student loan resources especially with regards to repayment of student… more…

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Originally Posted on 11/26/2005 12:02:25 AM
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