A father dies without a will. His wife asks his daughter to sign a power of attorney to enable selling a home. The daughter is unsure whether to sign the power of attorney.

A reader wonders about the best way to finance a home improvement project. Home improvement project financing depends on how quickly one can pay back the loan. Credit cards and special loans are options.

A sister buys her sibling out of an inherited home. She makes the home an investment property and later sells it. She wonders how much tax she owes on the investment property and whether it’s affected by inheritance.

A listener asks how to prevent foreclosure on her home. She’s already received a letter with a court date for the foreclosure. To avert foreclosure you should prioritize your spending and talk to your lender.

A homeowner who has put his home for sale says his real estate agent suggests that the homeowner pay closing costs. When you’ve got a home for sale there are many ways to differentiate the home for sale.

A home buyer lives in a duplex next to a noisy neighbor. He wonders if the seller should have told him about the noisy neighbor. The buyer spoke to the neighbor but it did not help.

A mortgage lender backs out of a deal leaving the title company to pay off seller. This ThinkGlink reader is wondering what his risks are now that the title company holds his mortgage.

A mortgage crisis hotline may be the best bet for this ThinkGlink reader. An adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) and a student loan has put this homeowner in a financial crisis.

What I remember the most about Xmas in general is:

1. the smell of Xmas- to me, this will always be a mix of fresh pine, candle wax and spices (from grandma’s honey bread!)
2. the soft glow of a candle-lit tree…nothing really can compare…and, yes, I still chuckle at that time the…

A cash out refinance may help this homeowner remodel her home. Ilyce helps her think through her decision to sell or renovate her home.