Ownership interest in a property defines your rights as an owner of a property or that you have a claim to the property. Ownership is the highest form of interest and typically gives you the full rights as an owner to do what you please with the property, within the limits of the law. You …
Pre-foreclosure means that your lender has issued a notice of default (a public notice filed with a court) and that they are beginning the process of foreclosure. Fortunately, pre-foreclosure does not mean that your house will be foreclosed upon and there are many ways to get out of pre-foreclosure. While pre-foreclosure may seem like a …
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An escrow balance is the amount of money a lender sets aside to pay for homeowners insurance, mortgage insurance, future interest, and property tax payments. As most of these payments are often made on an annual or semi-annual basis, your lender will bundle all of these payments together in an escrow account to be paid …
A real estate broker is a real estate agent who has obtained a license to become a practicing broker within his or her respective state. Unlike traditional real estate agents, brokers can work independently, hire staff, and create their own firm whereas traditional agents must work for a qualifying brokerage. Real estate brokers are essential …
If you’re stuck between paying down the balance on the principal or escrow on your mortgage, always go with the principal first. By paying towards the principal on your mortgage, you’re actually paying on the existing debt, which brings you closer to owning your home. On the other hand, escrow is essentially third-party funds to …
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Regardless if you’re a buyer, seller, or agent, you need to know the exact details about any property you’re interested in dealing with. There’s no faster way to get in trouble with your neighbors than by selling or modifying what isn’t yours. Of course, the best way to prevent these issues is to find exactly …
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Are you thinking about becoming a part-time real estate agent? Then you’re likely thinking “Maybe I can give this a try?” and possibly thinking if it will remain a side hustle or a full time job. Becoming a part time real estate agent is a great way to get your feet wet, but it comes …
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A pocket listing, also known as an off-market listing, is any listing that is retained by a listing agent and not listed on the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). Instead, the agent tries to market and sell the home within a private or select network. In other words, it’s a real estate listing that isn’t made …
To welcome the spring season this April 1st, ATG Title, the DMV’s leading title insurance, escrow, and closing company is proud to offer a new line of services for our furry friends: Dog house title searches and insurance! Why are we offering this? Simply put, we went sniffing around and after pawing it over realized …
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We’ve all been there. A client comes prepared with a Pinterest board of what they want and insists you make their dream come true; even though their budget is 1/5 of what their dream home should be. Or it is a client that still views their house as their home and cannot see it from …
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