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Real Estate Marketing Archives — ATG Title

Crafting Autumnal Holiday Marketing Strategy for Real Estate Professionals

Planning for the holiday season can be quite a task for real estate professionals. It is, however, a wonderful opportunity to spark conversation and intrigue surrounding your business. This blog will highlight some ideas to get you started on your winter holiday planning. We hope you like these ideas and have a successful winter! Thanksgiving 

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House Buying Tips Archives — ATG Title

Giving Thanks to the Key Players in Every Real Estate Transaction

Because November is known as the month of giving thanks, we wanted to take a moment to acknowledge and thank the wonderful professionals that we work with who are involved in a real estate transaction. Real estate transactions can be extremely stressful as the stakes are high for borrowers, buyers, and sellers alike who look

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Four Terrifying Title issues Homeowners Can Avoid with Title Insurance

Four Terrifying Title Issues Homeowners Can Avoid with Title Insurance

Key Takeaways Owner’s Title Insurance is a one-time premium that protects against four common (and often hidden) title problems for as long as you own the home. Outstanding liens — including unpaid debts from prior owners — can halt your sale or refinance unless they are paid off and released. Easements and encroachments give neighbors

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Real Estate Marketing Archives — ATG Title

Unlocking Real Estate and Investment Wisdom: Celebrating National Book Month

As October unfolds and ushers in cooler weather, it also welcomes National Book Month. This annual celebration, inaugurated in 2003 by The National Book Foundation, serves as an inspiring ode to literature and reading. Throughout this month, readers of all kinds are encouraged to immerse themselves in the magic of books– whether by embarking on

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Title insurance protection for property buyers

Why You Need More than Just Title Insurance to Protect Your Home

Key Takeaways Title insurance protects ownership of the land; homeowner’s insurance protects the structure, contents, and personal liability. Most lenders require homeowner’s insurance as a condition of financing; payments usually run through your escrow account each month. A home warranty (optional, $430–$820/year) covers repair and replacement of major appliances and systems — especially useful for

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The Difference Between Wet and Dry Funding

The Difference Between Wet and Dry Funding

Key Takeaways Wet funding states (Virginia, DC) disburse funds on the day of closing — the buyer, seller, and lender all complete the transaction at the same settlement table. Dry funding states (Maryland, California, and others) separate signing from funding — the loan funds after the lender reviews the signed documents, typically 1–3 days post-signing.

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how LGBTQ people can protect their house at closing

LGBTQ? Here’s How to Protect Your House at Closing

Key Takeaways Same-sex couples and LGBTQ+ homeowners have the same title rights as any other buyer, but historical title defects (prior deeds pre-dating legal recognition) can surface at closing. Holding title in both partners’ names with the right vesting structure (joint tenancy with right of survivorship or tenancy by the entirety in qualifying states) provides

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