Homeowner Tips

Mortgage Insurance Explained

Some first-time homebuyers may find themselves looking at their closing disclosure and notice a charge for mortgage insurance to be…

1 year ago

The Great Mortgage Debate: Fixed-Rate or Adjustable-Rate?

When buying a home, the first thing on your mind is likely to pay for the home. Unless you’re able…

1 year ago

VRBO vs. Airbnb: Key Differences for Real Estate Investors

Ever thought of investing in a vacation rental? There are approximately 785,000 investors with the same idea, making up a…

1 year ago

The Differences in Real Estate Closings

When it comes to real estate settlements in the United States, there is no one-size-fits-all approach. The processes involved in…

1 year ago

Four Terrifying Title Issues Homeowners Can Avoid with Title Insurance

While title companies don’t deal with supernatural issues, we do see some spooky things on title from time to time.…

2 years ago

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

  As a title company, we constantly advocate the importance of obtaining owner’s title insurance during your home purchase to…

2 years ago

What Encroachment Is and How to Settle It

Encroachment in real estate is when a homeowner builds on or uses a portion of a neighbors property without permission. …

2 years ago

The Chain of Title and How it Impacts Real Estate Ownership

The chain of title is a record of all property owners from the original to the current one, and the…

2 years ago

What Habendum Clauses Do And What to Look For

A habendum clause is a section in a real estate deed that specifies the details of a property transfer.  Included…

2 years ago

An Easy-to-Understand Guide to Easement Appurtenant

If you have no other way to access your land by vehicle except your neighbor’s driveway, then you have discovered…

3 years ago