Extracting Equity From Your Home and When Title Insurance is Involved
To take equity out of a home, you have a few options, primarily through a cash-out refinance or a home equity loan/line of credit. Title insurance may be involved in…
Title Insurance for a Second Property: Protecting Your Investment
Investing in a second property can be an exciting endeavor. Whether you're purchasing a vacation home, a rental property, or a second residence in the Lehigh Valley, Poconos (or anywhere…
Prepaid Costs in a Real Estate Transaction
As most people know, there are a lot of moving parts in a real estate transaction, especially around money and ensuring that all funds are properly accounted for at the…
What First Time Homebuyers Need to Know
The real estate market is in an interesting place from where it was this time last year and even more so than it was two years ago. Many homebuyers can…
Last Minute Issues That Can Derail a Home Purchase
The closing on a home purchase, for the most part, is a formality (or even a celebration of sorts) for accomplishing all that had to get accomplished to make the…
Why Choose a Title Agency Near Me?
Purchasing a home can be stressful, particularly if it’s your first purchase or if you are buying property in an unfamiliar area. Anyone purchasing a home should leverage the local…
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…