Title Insurance Glossary
Also see the Loan Glossary A Abstract of Title A summary of the public records affecting the title…
Loan Glossary
Also see the Title Insurance Glossary Adjustable Rate Loan or Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM) A loan with an…
I Heard That My Builder Will Be Handling My Escrow. How Can I Protect Myself?
It may be common for you to hear that the builder of the new home you will be…
Will My Escrow Agent Have to Report My Sale to the IRS?
The Tax Reform Act of 1986 required anyone responsible for closing a real estate transaction, which may include…
Closing Checklists
Buyer’s Home Closing Checklist Have you made a final walk-thru inspection of the property? Is the condition of…
Summer Vacations Are When Mold Comes Out to Play
Summertime traditionally brings family trips, school vacations, as well as plenty of hot uncomfortable weather. Those sunny days, however, often come with high humidity and afternoon thundershowers — ideal conditions for annoying and potentially toxic mold.
The Complete Guide to Real Estate Closings
The Complete Guide To your Real Estate Closing has helped thousands of home buyers and sellers take control of their closing, saving on closing costs, and remove the mystery and confusion of the settlement process.
How to Negotiate Closing Costs on a Newly Constructed House
By Sandy Gadow Special to The Washington Post Ever notice how enticing advertising for newly built houses can…
How Closings Are Handled State by State
Real estate closings may be handled by escrow companies, title companies, lawyers, or a combination of one or…
Mortgage Closing Pain Points: What You Can Do?
A recent study by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reported the results of a year-long study to identify…
Can Mediation Save Our Deal?
Jack and Eliza searched Fayette county in Virginia for the right house. Not only must it be in…
How to Choose a Title Insurance Company
Choosing the right escrow officer or title attorney to handle your sale can mean the difference between a…
Steps to a Cakewalk Closing
New York Times April 27, 2012 There’s no lack of information on the Internet about real estate closings….
What Your Closing Agent Does for You
Although you may not feel you need to speak with your closing agent until you are well into…
How your Title Insurance Dollar is Divided Up
Often misunderstood, title insurance is viewed by many home buyers as an unusually high expense in comparison to…
Shopping On-Line for Title Insurance
While you may want to use your local or referred title or closing company, it still may be…
What is a Co-Op?
A co-op is similar to a condominium except rather than owning a piece of physical property you own…
Top Fifteen Title Companies
Company Name Market Share First American Title Insurance Company 23.7% Old Republic National Title Insurance Company 14.73% Attorney’s…