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How to Sell Your Investment Property & Save With 1031 Exchanges

If you're looking to sell an investment property, but realized the sticker shock of taxes, you've probably come across a…

6 years ago

Who Holds Earnest Money, Title Companies or Agents & Why.

When you find the perfect home, and you cannot live without it, you may need to show the seller you're…

6 years ago

How Are Title Insurance Costs Calculated?

Title insurance costs are calculated by multiplying the purchase price of your home by the rate per thousand your insurance…

6 years ago

Is Title Insurance Transferrable After Buying It?

No, title insurance is not transferable because it serves as a lifetime guarantee to a legal title, unless that title…

7 years ago

Why Are Real Estate Agent Commissions High & What Do You Actually Get?

Real estate agents are masters of home marketing, and they know exactly what buyers are looking for.  This includes knowing…

7 years ago

Do Home Title Insurance Rates Increase Over Time?

There’s no doubting it - title insurance rates are confusing. They’re baffling because most people immediately compare it to car…

7 years ago

7 Ways You Can Lose Your Home After Closing Infographic

You find a house, make an offer, get to closing and pop the champagne. Next week you find out the…

7 years ago

Do I Need Title Insurance When Paying Cash For a Home?

No, but it is a wise idea.  When you pay cash for a home, you may think it’s permanently yours…

7 years ago

How Furloughs Delay Home Closings & What You Can Do About It

If you’re buying a home with a mortgage or you're refinancing your loan, you’re likely going to need information or…

7 years ago

Lender’s vs Owners Title Insurance, Questions & Answers

When you buy a home, you’ll be faced with the choice to buy title insurance. If you have a mortgage,…

7 years ago