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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Nov
18
As a leading provider of a full range of title and escrow services, we come across liens all the time. The bad news? Liens are one of the most common conditions that slow down a real estate transaction. The good news? In most cases, there is no need to panic, especially when you are...
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Oct
21
What Does "Request Payoff" Mean with Regards to a Mortgage Loan? Buying a home is an exciting adventure, and looking towards the future, homeowners can’t wait until they own their home free and clear of a mortgage. This is where payoff ordering comes in. Essentially, this is a formal request from...
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Oct
15
Title insurance is a type of insurance that protects mortgage lenders and homeowners against any claims that question the legal ownership of a home or property. If there is a dispute over title ownership, the title insurance policy covers the legal expenses incurred to resolve the dispute. Title insurance is designed to protect any party who...
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Sep
23
We’ve seen it time and time again. Loved ones of a deceased family member put a house on the market, the house attracts a potential buyer, it goes through the process, and suddenly there’s an issue with probate. Often, it is assumed that a loved one’s estate is rock solid…until it...
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