Samuel Tamkin

Q: You recently answered a question from a rental property owner about whether to refinance into a 15-year vs. a 30-year loan. I bought my house in 1976 for $70,000...

By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin Q: I have a question about renting a second home that has a mortgage that states "you cannot rent this property." Here's the...

By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin Q: My mother is 93 and in failing health. She owns a home with a 20-year home equity loan, which, according to a...

By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin Q: I have a question regarding a short sale. If somebody has a mortgage with one bank and home equity line of credit...

By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin Q: I was listening to you today on the radio and wanted to ask about my condo loan. I refinance my home in...

By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin Q: I am over $20,000 in credit card debt, and I make $24,000 a year, net. My question is would debt consolidation be...

By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin Q: We started working with a loan officer at a bank because he was recommended by our real estate agent and also participates...

By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin Q: I recently talked to Chase and Quicken Loans, and Quicken came back and said I could lower my monthly payment by $100...

By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin Wouldn't you know it? There are still buyers wondering if now is the time to buy a home. Now, when inventory is extremely...

By Ilyce Glink and Samuel J. Tamkin Q: I read frequently about bidding wars in residential real estate sales. How do I know for sure there are other bidders? Do...