Finance Blog
Spring 2011 Housing Market Prediction
Written by Ilyce Glink on February 4, 2011
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Spring 2011 Housing Market Prediction I’d like to start this look at real estate in 2011 by telling you that there are indeed green shoots coming up. I’d love to say that there are indications of people starting to think about buying homes and that…
Home-Selling Nightmare Never-Ending for Some Homeowners
Written by Ilyce Glink on January 28, 2011
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Home-Selling Nightmare Never-Ending for Some Homeowners It’s your home-selling nightmare: Your home has been on the market for months, or even years, without so much as a nibble. Nearly every Sunday on my WSB radio show, I hear from home sellers who are stuck in…
Underwater with your mortgage? You’re not alone
Written by Ilyce Glink on January 21, 2011
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Underwater with your mortgage? You’re not alone Are you underwater with your mortgage? You’re not alone. According to the latest figures from CoreLogic, 10.8 million, or 22.5 percent, of all residential properties with mortgages were in negative equity at the end of the third quarter…
DIY Projects to Add Value to Your Home
Written by Ilyce Glink on January 14, 2011
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DIY Projects to Add Value to Your Home When home values are soaring, it’s easy to find home-improvement projects that will add value to your home’s bottom line. But when home values aren’t moving all that much, you have to be much more thoughtful about…
New Years Financial Resolutions
Written by Ilyce Glink on January 7, 2011
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New Years Financial Resolutions Once the New Year begins, it’s all about the ghost of credit card bills to come. And they’ll be showing up in your mailbox in the next couple of weeks. It feels so good to give, but after the holidays are…
How to Plan for Next Year's Home Improvement Projects
Written by Ilyce Glink on December 31, 2010
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How to Plan for Next Year’s Home Improvement Projects Do you have a wish list of home-improvement projects? Have you thought about what you’ll be able to afford to do this year and how much it will cost? Over at my house, I’ve been making…
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