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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.

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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….

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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…

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What Should The Purchase Agreement Include?

What Should The Purchase Agreement Include?

The Purchase Agreement (or Residential Purchase or Sales Agreement and Deposit Receipt) is the overriding document that will…

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How Should I Go About Shopping for a Loan?

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…

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What Home Buyers Need to Know about Seller Disclosures

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…

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6 Tips to Ensure a Smooth House Closing

6 Tips to Ensure a Smooth House Closing

Real estate closings can be fraught with complications and setbacks, but they can go smoothly and quickly —…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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These Common Title Problems Can Snag Your Home Closing

These Common Title Problems Can Snag Your Home Closing

In almost all real estate transactions, there are title issues that must be cleared up in order to…

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Know Before You Owe Disclosure Forms

(Most states require sellers to fill out a disclosure form or disclose material facts about the property. To…

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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…

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Homeowners Take Note: You May Have More Tax Deductions Than You Know

The 2016 tax year officially opened Jan. 19 when the Internal Revenue Service started accepting 2015 tax returns….

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When Selling a House, Avoid Awkward Misunderstandings Over Fixtures and Furnishings

State-of-the-art appliances, sleek lighting fixtures and tasteful window treatments can all make a memorable impression on potential home…

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A Foreign Buyer Brings Complications to a Real Estate Deal

If you find a foreign buyer for your property, you may be concerned that selling to a non-U.S. citizen might complicate the closing process. Will additional paperwork be required? Will there be problems with clearing the buyer’s funds? Are there unusual challenges if the potential buyer intends to obtain a mortgage?

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