Property Taxes During a Real Estate Transaction
There are a lot of moving pieces during a real estate closing and funds that need to change hands between the buyer and seller. Most transactions involve money that is…
What is Home Equity?
As costs increase and the economy teeters in the balance, many folks are starting to take a hard look at their financial situations and ensuring they are in a healthy…
When and Why to Refinance
Owning a property means a lot of things. Mainly, it’s a place where you live and/or work. For virtually everyone, it’s also an investment. A refinance is an important mechanism…
Goals for Homebuyers During Uncertain Times
To say that the economy is unpredictable is an understatement, particularly in recent weeks and months. Economists, politicians, and industry leaders are offering their takes but at the end of…
What To Do If a Co-Owner Sells Your Home
From time to time, relationships can break down with folks who you own significant property with, such as a spouse, partner, or siblings once an estate is inherited. It’s an…
Title Fraud and How to Protect Yourself
Identity theft is rampant, costing people as well as insurance and banking systems billions of dollars per year. Its proliferation is mainly due to the fact that it works –…
Common Closing Mistakes to Avoid
A real estate closing is complex and involve multiple parties to complete. Each party, from the realtor to legal representatives to mortgage brokers, are pulling to get the transaction completed.…
4 Steps To Avoid Real Estate Fraud
The internet has simplified our lives and changed the way we get things done in ways that people even 20 years ago couldn’t fathom. We can deposit checks, get medical…
What is an Independent Title Insurance Company?
A real estate transaction can overwhelm many buyers, particularly first-time homebuyers who have not been through the process before. There are many people, a ton of paperwork and, of course,…
Title Insurance Considerations with Inhereting Property
Title insurance protects property owners, whether they purchase the property or inherit it. In the case of inherited properties, some folks may let their guard down believing that there is…