We hate to say it, but title fraud is a real threat that you need to be aware of if you are a homeowner or plan to purchase a home in the future. The FBI has discovered situations across the United States where home titles have been stolen. Identity theft... read more →
May
23
May
16
The home buying process is complex, so it’s important you hire the right team of specialists, especially if this is your first time purchasing a property. Throughout the journey, you will likely have to work with the following people: Mortgage lender Real estate agent Title insurance/escrow agent Real estate attorney Home inspector Appraiser As national... read more →
Apr
27
Purchasing title insurance is an essential step in the homebuying process. Oftentimes, many mortgage lenders will even require that the buyer has a title insurance policy as a stipulation for receiving a loan. When you buy a title insurance policy, you will learn that it is just a one-time cost... read more →
Apr
20
Buying a new home is an incredibly exciting and rewarding experience. Ensuring that you legally own the rights to the property you buy is an important step to avoiding devastating news in the future. When buying your new home, you’ll come across people telling you to get title insurance –... read more →
Mar
21
Once you’ve watched enough HGTV, you’ll likely realize the house flipping market is a great avenue to put your designer eye to use and simultaneously try to take home a profit. Although this process may not seem overly complicated, there are steps to take that can easily be overlooked- such... read more →
Mar
14
If you own a house or are in the process of buying one, chances are you needed to take out a mortgage, a fancy word for borrowing money from a bank to purchase a property. Various factors can contribute to the amount you can borrow, the cost of your monthly... read more →
Feb
26
Remember: you have a choice in title. If you have made an offer on your dream home and are ready to take it off the market, congratulations! You’re on your way to becoming a new homeowner. However, the battle for a smooth close has only just begun. One of the... read more →
Feb
15
When the big day arrives to close on your new home, you should have a title company, helping you complete the process in order to avoid possible legal or financial obstacles. A title company will manage the transfer of the title document, and the deed to the home. Before closing day,... read more →