ATG Title News

Understanding VA Assumptions

Since the rise in interest rates in 2023, many buyers have explored other financing options like assumption. Assumption is the…

2 years ago

How to Throw Your Own First-Time Homebuyer Seminar

With the current market demands, creativity becomes an asset, and hosting seminars for first-time homebuyers is a great idea to…

2 years ago

Exploring Business Formation Options for Real Estate Professionals

Key TakeawaysThe most common business structures for real estate professionals are sole proprietorships, LLCs, and S-Corps — each has different…

2 years ago

A Reflection on the 2023 Real Estate Landscape

Key TakeawaysThe 2023 real estate market was defined by the rate lock-in effect: homeowners with sub-3% mortgages refused to sell,…

2 years ago

What To Do If Sued For Not Protecting Client Data

Key TakeawaysReal estate agents handle sensitive client data — financial records, SSNs, ID documents — and can be held liable…

3 years ago

What a Notary Signing Agent Is and What They Do

Key TakeawaysA notary signing agent (NSA) is a commissioned notary public who specializes in loan signing — they witness and…

3 years ago

What is a Quitclaim Deed?

Key TakeawaysA quitclaim deed transfers whatever interest the grantor has in a property without any guarantee of clear title —…

4 years ago

7 Tips to Drive More Leads With Real Estate Photography

Key TakeawaysReal estate listing photography requires a wide-angle lens (16–24mm equivalent), proper staging, and ideally twilight or golden-hour exteriors for…

5 years ago

The Difference Between a Short Sale, Pre-Foreclosure, and Foreclosure

Key TakeawaysA short sale occurs before foreclosure: the lender agrees to accept less than the outstanding mortgage balance; the homeowner…

6 years ago

Tax Deductions for Real Estate Investors [Guide 2019 & 2020]

Key TakeawaysReal estate investors can deduct ordinary business expenses (mortgage interest, property taxes, insurance, repairs, management fees, professional services) against…

6 years ago