10 New Rules for 2008 Taxes

10 New Tax Rules for 2008 Taxes
01-20-2009
With each new year comes a new batch of tax rules and miscellaneous changes to the laws that taxpayers need to be aware of. There’s no denying that the tax code in the United States is incredibly complex, and there are tons of changes. But here are some of [...]

My Tenant Carla

Carla’s Eviction Trial
by Mel Metts
 Carla was smart, articulate and convincing. That’s how she hoodwinked me into renting to her in the first place.
She appeared on the return day and requested a trial. She filed the required Appearance. I could tell I was in for a fight.
When she came for trial, Carla brought a witness. The [...]

LCPIA Legislator Forum a Success!

 
 LCPIA’s Julie Eckard, Sen. Michael Bond, Rep. Ed Sullivan Jr., Sen-Elect Dan Duffy, LCPIA meeting organizer Hilde Waldschmidt, Sen. Susan Garrett, LCPIA’s Mel Metts, Rep. Kathleen Ryg, Sen. Terry Link.
By my count, approximately 70 LCPIA (Lake County Property Investors Association) members and guests braved the winter storm to attend.
After a rocky start due to weather, [...]

Keep your eye on closing fees

By Renae Merle | The Washington Post | July 20, 2008

You looked hard to find the right house. You negotiated the right price and shopped around for the best mortgage rate.
But you’re not done shopping yet.
Home buyers can squeeze out extra savings at the closing table if they negotiate on fees charged by lenders, closing [...]

Why Are Short Sales So Troublesome?

Short sales seem like a win-win for everyone involved, but as real estate professionals know, short sales can be hard to pull off. It can take months for the mortgage company to respond to an offer, and the lender or lenders often balk at the price.
Why doesn’t the process go more smoothly when it seems [...]