State By State Income Tax Guide
As of 2021, seven states — Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming — levy no…
How Can a Delaware Statutory Trust (DST) Allow Me To Avoid Paying Capital Gains Tax on my Investment Property?
What are the Alternatives to Avoid Paying Capital Gains Tax on my Profit when I Sell the Property?…
State-by-State COVID-19 Addendum
Most real estate associations have prepared COVID-19 addenda similar to those found in the California addendum, though the…
How Will Real Estate Closings be Handled Since COVID-19?
Title and escrow companies are adapting to the new environment brought on by the COVID-19 virus and taking guidance from the CDC and WHO on how to conduct business to keep their customers and employees safe.
Expert Tips That Will Make Your Title Business Successful
Now that you’ve set up your company, it’s time to focus on how to make your enterprise a success. You may wonder why one title business succeeds where others fail. The answer lies in providing top notch customer service, understanding your market, and using sound business practices.
Title Agents, Is Your Technology Behind the Times?
There’s no doubt about it. Technology has rocked the real estate industry, fundamentally changing every step of the process from beginning to end.
Thinking about Starting a Title Company? 6 Simple Steps to Do it Right & Fast
It is an exciting time for the real estate title industry. Modern technology has made the once-dreaded phase of every real estate transaction — the closing — highly efficient and remarkably less stressful than ever before.
Outstanding Permit That I Knew Nothing About. What Can I Do?
Dear Sandy, I bought a house and had a home inspection done as part of my due diligence….
Lower FHA Mortgage Insurance Premiums Benefit Borrowers
WASHINGTON (January 9, 2017) – As the nation’s housing market continues to improve, U.S. Housing and Urban…
How Should I Go About Shopping for a Loan?
Consider banks, savings and loan offices and loan brokers: Find out what types of loans are available and…
What Home Buyers Need to Know about Seller Disclosures
It’s all too easy for property buyers to be lulled into a false sense of security by the…
What Are Split Closings and Are They A Good Idea?
What You Need to Know I recently read an article on “split closings” that made several generalizations that…
Condominium and Co-op Insurance – Is there a difference?
Reader Question: Could you please address the relevant differences for co-op owners seeking adequate home insurance coverage? Are they…
Don’t Be Confused When It Comes to Condo Insurance
Condominium insurance is often misunderstood, and for good reason. Typically, owners are protected under two insurance policies: a…
What To Do When the Seller is a Realtor Who Gives You False Information About the House You Bought
I purchased a home that was advertised in the multiple-listing service to have off-street parking, and a photograph…
Why Your Home Appraisal May Be Lower Than You Think — and What You Can Do About It
With home prices on the rise, it’s easy to assume that property appraisal levels will increase accordingly. But…
Know Before You Owe Disclosure Forms
(Most states require sellers to fill out a disclosure form or disclose material facts about the property. To…
Condo Living Can Be Ideal Until … New Owners Take Over the Board
I’ve lived in a condominium for over 15 years, and overall, it has served me well. The building…