Inga Wilson

The real estate brokerage industry is in the process of coming out of a significant storm that has wreaked havoc on a large percentage of firms. Some have failed, some are hanging on, and yet others are reinventing themselves for the future. Regardless of your company's situation, it's time to assess where you want to be in the next few years and what it's going to take to get there. Doing no ...

Shopping for a Condo? Ask These 4 Questions before You Buy

Condominium homes have always been, and will likely always be, an efficient and economical route to becoming a first-time homeowner. They can offer the comfort, prestige, and even luxury appointments that apartment living may lack, often at a cost that is not much different than rent. With the current first-time home buyer tax credi ...

RISMEDIA, November 24, 2009-Driven by the first-time buyer tax credit, existing-home sales showed another big gain in October 2009 with a strong uptrend established over the past seven months, while inventories continue to decline, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Existing-home sales-including single-family, townhomes, condominiums and co-ops - surged 10.1% to a seasonally ...

How to Expedite the Loan Modification Process

As a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, I am frequently asked these days for my advice on loan modification…specifically, how quickly new loan terms can be arranged. Waiting to find out if your application for loan modification has been accepted can be a nerve-wracking and frustrating experience-especially if you're still receiving ...

RISMEDIA, October 16, 2009-Since emerging from chapter 11 reorganization, WCI Communities, Inc. is exceeding key goals of its Plan of Reorganization.

"Most significant is the fact we have paid down over $60 million, which is 20% of our senior secured term loan, in the past 40 days. We are executing well on a plan that will generate significant cash flow and provide the company with flexibili ...

What You Need to Know About Buying an Urban Property

Whether it's a waterfront condo or a downtown brownstone, multi-family dwellings like condos and lofts are gaining appeal for those considering downsizing, buying a second or vacation home, or desiring a shorter commute to work. As a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, I am often asked for my advice on the best way to go about ch ...

Like many Americans, you or someone you know may be behind on your mortgage payments due to a number of possible financial troubles. You're not alone.

As a member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network, I am often asked if lenders will work with homeowners to modify their mortgage loans. The answer is often yes, but it will take some effort. Here are five tips for working with your lender to ...

RISMEDIA, August 26, 2009-Data through June 2009, released by Standard & Poor's for its S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices, the leading measure of U.S. home prices, show that the U.S. National Home Price Index improved in the second quarter of 2009. The S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index- which covers all nine U.S. census divisions- recorded a 14.9% decline in the 2nd quarter of ...

How to Lower Your Property Taxes

Thanks to recent declines in home values, it's 60% more likely that your property taxes are too high, says the American Homeowners Association (AHA). The problem stems from the fact that property values have fallen unevenly across neighborhoods, towns and regions. As a result, you may be receiving an unfairly high assessment compared to other homes in your ...

RISMEDIA, July 21, 2009-The U.S. housing market continues to show signs of stabilization with a drop in the number of Multiple Listing Service (MLS)-listed homes for the twelfth consecutive month. The number of single family homes and condos listed for sale according to MLS data decreased in June 2009 from May by 2.1%, bringing the total number of active listings in 28 major U.S. markets to 6 ...