Benjamin Franklin is famous for saying that there were only two things certain in life: death and taxes. And while taxes, including property taxes, are an inevitable fact of life, they can also be quite confusing. When you are a homeowner there is no way around property taxes—whether you have a mortgage, paid your home off, are... read more →
Feb
24
The housing market is HOT right now, which can make it even harder to secure your dream home. Buying, selling, or both – you need a top-notch title team to help transfer the property’s title. While home inventory is low, and competition is high, you can still purchase a place you’ll love... read more →
Feb
17
Location. Location. Location. This real estate phrase is used all the time, but what does it mean and how can affect the value of a home in today’s real estate market? Location is a very important aspect when it comes to investing in property. The same home in a different place can affect the total value. ‘Location, location, location’ is not... read more →
Jan
28
What does a title company do? If you have ever bought or sold a house, or are currently in the process, you know it is not as simple as signing a couple of documents and exchanging money. There is a lot of other behind the scenes work that takes place and that is... read more →
Jan
19
Deed. Title. What’s the difference? When it comes to buying and selling, our title company knows these words can be a common source of confusion. While often used interchangeably in real estate, they have two very different meanings. It is important to know the difference between the title and the deed to avoid unforeseen ownership problems. The experts at... read more →
Dec
22
Mortgage loan originators, do you feel like your interactions with your title companies are an endless game of paper and details - especially at month-end? We believe the loan application process and closing should be easy. We all know the end of the month closings (settlements) can be a time full of stress. As your borrowers' clamor to close within the last two weeks... read more →
Nov
24
In our fast-paced world, it can often be a challenge to pick the right time to close on a house. Will you have to leave work? Find a sitter? With mobile closings, these questions are a thing of the past! No need to leave work, we come to you to close on... read more →
Nov
20
If you’re a new loan originator (L.O.), starting a mortgage company, running a branch, or want to capitalize on the refi boom, what do you do? You know there are consumers in need of your help, saving them thousands if not hundreds of thousands of dollars over the life of their loan, but how... read more →