Tom Kelly

Contributor

As author, nationally syndicated newspaper columnist and talk-show host, Tom Kelly has carved a niche as one of the leading journalists specializing in second homes. His ground-breaking book, How a Second Home Can Be Your Best Investment (McGraw-Hill, written with economist John Tuccillo) showed consumers and professionals how one additional piece of real estate could serve as an investment, recreation and retirement property over time. Cashing In on a Second Home in Mexico, written with Stewart International’s Mitch Creekmore, is the first in a series exploring the benefits of international second home marketplace. He also has written Real Estate Boomers and Beyond: Exploring the Costs, Choices and Changes of Your Next Move (Kaplan) and The New Reverse Mortgage Formula (John Wiley & Sons). Kelly served The Seattle Times readers for 20 years, many as Real Estate Editor. His weekly features now appear in The Los Angeles Times, The Houston Chronicle, St. Louis Post Dispatch, The Rocky Mountain News, The Oakland Tribune, Portland Oregonian, The Tacoma News Tribune, The Reno Gazette-Journal, Louisville Courier-Journal, Des Moines Register plus more than two dozen other newspapers. Tom's award-winning radio show "Real Estate Today" recently began its 15th year on Seattle's 770 KTTH-AM. The show is now syndicated by Business Talk Radio to approximately 40 domestic markets and airs on 450 stations in 160 foreign countries via Armed Forces Radio. Tom was president of the Santa Clara University class of 1972. He and his wife, Jodi, an associate dean and professor at Seattle University, have four children and live on Bainbridge Island, WA. Tom can be reached via email at news@tomkelly.com.

Big-name lenders come tumbling down

Top real estate story of 2008

Dec 31

Future of mortgage finance

Roadmap to Recovery: Look for home-buying incentives

Dec 24

International referrals give agents hope

As global middle class grows, so do opportunities

Dec 17

'False bottom' for housing ahead?

Pent-up sellers could flood inventories, stall recovery

Dec 10

Is predatory lending a thing of the past?

New consumer safeguards proposed

Nov 26

Modify my home in THIS market?

What to consider before undertaking remodel

Nov 19

HUD hikes reverse mortgage loan limit

$417K ceiling now applies nationwide

Nov 12

Is rate lock wise in today's market?

A look at the practice born in the '80s

Nov 5

What happens when reverse mortgage isn't repaid?

Safety of borrower's assets a top concern

Oct 29

Small lenders fill niche for Mexican mortgages

Programs requiring 20-30% down lure investors, retirees

Oct 22

How option ARMs killed WaMu

Part 2: Largest bank failure in U.S. history

Oct 15

WaMu failed to heed lesson learned in '80s

Part 1: Largest bank failure in U.S. history

Oct 8

Can lender challenge loan data after closing?

Default risk affects loan's salability on secondary market

Oct 1

Why consumer confidence is key to recovery

Strong housing market depends on more than election

Sep 24

Housing bill cuts reverse-mortgage fees

But confusion still looms around loan limits

Sep 17

Deal's not sealed until escrow closes

What buyers, sellers need to do to avoid delays

Sep 10

Don't rely on agent's choice for loan, title services

In slow market, buyer's best interest may be compromised

Aug 27

Option ARM fallout to surpass subprime mess

Significant payment shock likely for many loans resetting in 2010-11

Aug 20

Make your vacation home a boat

If vessel qualifies, setup affords tax benefits

Aug 13

Put part-time rental cash in your pocket

The catch? No tax breaks for depreciation, maintenance

Aug 6

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