Housing / Real Estate Questions
Real estate
Hello Terry, I’m 53 years old and have never purchased a home. I’ve had an aversion to being tied to..
Foreclosure
Hi I was behind on my mortgage but was in contact with my lender and now I may be forced..
Reverse mortgages
Hello. My husband and I are 74 years old, and the balance on our mortgage is $165 thousand. With approximately..
Home loans — best deals
Is it better to use a credit union or a bank for a loan
Real estate & medicaid
My ex owns property (3/4), including the house he lives in with his sister. He took out a reverse mortgage..
Appeal Cook county reassessment?
Hi Terry! I live in Arlington Heights and my assessed value of my home went up from $274,000 to $380,000!..
Home Equity line of credit to buy another house
In order to be a cash buyer I would like to open a line of credit again my home It’s..
Amendments to remove home from a Revocable living trust.
I want to remove my home from my living trust so I can sell it . Do I need a..
Should I take a loan vs cash purchase for real estate
I am considering a purchase that is several hundred thousand dollars and am wondering if I should borrow the money..
whether renter should pay homeowner’s costs
Hi Terry, My adult daughter is renting part of a house that is owned by a friend, and the friend..
How to Find a Good Tax Preparer
Over the past 9 years, I have had 5 different CPAs/Registered Agents to prepare the tax returns for an irrevocable..
remortgage or refi or anything else?
Hi Terry Just watched your segment and my wife and I hoping you could help. We have a great 15..
Reverse Mortgage — loan is more than house is worth now
My wife’s mother is 89, living in a house with a reverse mortgage. The loan balance is way more than..
Capital gains
Hi Terry. All HR Block offices are temporarily closed by me. Tried asking Realtor Attorneys but they won’t answer a..
mortgage
Hello, my husband and I just recently purchased a home, is there something that we need to keep focused on..
Taking out a Reverse Mortgage
Hi Terry, I’m considering a Reverse Mortgage. I’ve been doing my reading and evaluating. I’ll be meeting with an agent..
Heloc at age 55
I’m curious the best time to consider a HELOC. I’m 55 years old and bought my home in 2015 due..
Reverse Mortgage
I’m an 80 year old widow. I’ve been thinking about taking out a Reverse Mortgage. The house is paid for...
Mortgage title
My wife and I jointly own a condo with 4 years left on mortgage. She passed away last year. Should..
Home Equity Loan
Is a home equity loan a good idea?