Closing or “settlement” is the last step in a real estate transaction in which the seller transfers legal ownership to the buyer. Closing is usually held in the office of an escrow or title company or at the office of a closing attorney. Closing documents are signed, including mortgage documents and transfer deeds.
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How to Find Open Permits
on the Property You Want to Buy
As a potential Buyer, you may have have no reason to suspect that an outstanding permit exists on…
Use Contingencies To Protect Your Right To Cancel a Sale
Kristen and Ben had been looking for the right property to buy for over six months. They finally…
Confused About How to Hold Title to Your Property? Here Are Your Options
One of the most important decisions that needs to be made at closing is how you choose to…
How to Compete Against an “All-Cash” Buyer
Let’s assume that you are in the category of buyers who need to find a property now and…
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.
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 —…
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…
Know Before You Owe Disclosure Forms
(Most states require sellers to fill out a disclosure form or disclose material facts about the property. To…