Housing / Real Estate Questions
Timeshares
Thank you for taking the time to read this. Seeking information/advice for a reputable, secure & permanent solution to getting...
put money into 403B (pre-tax) or pay down mortgage
I am 69 years old and although I have no plans to retire in the the next few years, I...
Real estate taxes too high- -can I object?
Hi Terry, I own two houses in Franklin Park IL. One is a typical ranch style type which is very...
Buying 2 Condos for investment
How to buy 2 condos for investment in my IRA account, How to use IRA funds to purchase /pAY FOR...
10-Year Call Notice on 30-year refinance
In December 2012, my application for a 30-year, 3.125% home loan at Lisle Savings Bank was accepted. My credit score...
Paying mortgage off early
I'm 55 years old I want to pay my mortgage off by age 60. My mortgage company's aids I have...
Mortgages
What is the waiting period for getting a mortgage after you have done a short sale? Thank you. Terry Says: ...
Buying Home despite IRS payment plan
We are on a payment plan with the IRS, will that stop us from buying a home?I was already approved...
tax consequences of an ira withdrawl for a down payment on investment property
Terry, I am turning 70. My wife and I still work, and own our home. We would like to buy...
home sale proceeds
Hi Terry, we are in the process of selling our home of 38 yrs and moving to Florida, we've already...
When to apply/qualify for a mortgage for a retirement home?
I expect to retire within a year and relocate across the country (my retirement date is flexible, and I will...
Rent Subsidy
Terry, I've read that the surest route to bankruptcy is being a "single mom no child support. HUD rental assistance...
Is there a tax savings on a second home mortgage?
My son and I have a home in joint tenancy where the mortage is in his name and I pay...
refinance
I need to refinance my house but I owe more than my loan and my credit is not great. However...
Qualifying for a Mortgage After Retirement
Terry, I am confused regarding your answer to "Buy Or Rent In Retirement". You told the gentleman that he would...
Home refinance
I would like to refinance my home to get a lower rate. Is it a good idea to include my...
MORTGAGES AT RETIREMENT
Terry: I plan on retiring in 6 years and think that I should pay off my mortgage, but my husband...
REIT in rising interest / tapering QE3 environment
I own a currently publicly traded REIT which was originally a private, non-traded REIT that went public in 2013. I...
Foreclose or not to foreclose
I am going to try and make this short. My mortgage is at 6.5%. I cannot refinance because I am...
Buy or Rent in Retirement?
My wife and I will both be 65 when we plan to retire in June, 2014. My job of 43...
