Ilyce's Blog

Did you know that real estate investors bought 1 out of every 4 homes last year? Real estate investing has transformed the real estate (and television!) markets. And it's not just selling these investment homes...demand for rentals is higher than demand for homes to buy. In fact, 3.6 million home...

The next time you have a day off and want to use it as a spa day or for any other recreational activity, consider having a financial wellness day. Although the spa day may have you feeling great for a couple of hours, a financial wellness day could put your mind at ease for a couple of months, if...

Taxes were due almost one month ago. Your returns and refunds are now records, but how long should you keep them? Eva Rosenberg reminds us that the IRS can come after you up to 10 years after filing, but if you have copies of your returns, checks, and refunds, you are keeping yourself protected. ...

It has been almost a month since Tax Day 2012. However, you may have recently received a letter from the IRS. First, don’t panic! Tax mistakes are easy to make, but the IRS makes mistakes as well. If you received a letter, don’t let it sit. That is a time-sensitive letter! Today’s post by tax exp...

You may be noticing a lot of foreclosures in your area, maybe some by former clients. Many of them are looking for ways out, but there are some red flags they should be aware of. According to the Home Preservation Foundation, foreclosure avoidance scams are up 60 percent this year compared to las...

Tax season has come and gone, but both you and your clients might have found out that you made some (big) errors in your filing this year. There is so much we can learn from hearing about other people’s mistakes. Sometimes mistakes lead to battles with the IRS. In yesterday’s post on the Equifax ...

The real estate market outlook this spring continues to look difficult for home sellers as prices in most markets are lower than they were a year ago at this time. A recent survey of realtors done by Coldwell Banker showed that 51 percent of agents reported that sellers were willing to change the...

Tax season is over, which means that you and your clients should be receiving your tax refund in the mail soon. The possibilities are endless on how to spend it, but I would suggest that you encourage your clients to re-invest their refunds in their real estate endeavors. 3 Ways to Re-invest Tax ...

Many of your clients are looking to buy homes, but some may only be interested in renting. Which route is best? There are pros and cons to each one, but it mostly depends on their lifestyle and financial situation. Here are a couple of advice points on how to help your clients look at their optio...

You and your clients just turned in your tax returns. What a relief! However, something may be wrong if your return is not accepted. This could mean that you have fallen victim to identity theft. But identity theft no longer applies solely to adults- it can happen to children as well. Identity th...