residential

Introduction

Residential clients are a huge part of the title industry and our business. We want to provide current and potential customers with as much information as possible.  That being said, we have a lot of great articles geared toward those with real estate and settlement needs.  Take a look around!

What We Have to Offer

To start, we have a great selection of article on our blog targeted for residential customers.  First, we have a great topics guide about title insurance that is for readers who have general questions about title insurance.

After that, you may want to brush up on your mortgage terms.  Hey, settlements can be confusing, and we want to take the stress and hassle out of them for residential real estate clients.

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After reading an article, did you see those icons at the bottom? Next, use them to share the post! It would be a great way to show how much you enjoyed it. We want other potential residential readers out there to see and learn from our website.

Also, if you have questions or comments, drop us a line on our contact page! We are always happy to help and see what we can do for you with your real estate and settlement needs.

Conclusion

Finally, residential customers, we want to help YOU.  One last page you must visit on our site is our Downloadable Resources page.  You will find a TON of handouts and handy information that will aid you through preparing to selling your home to getting to the settlement table.

To conclude, we are here to help, and encourage you to explore the resources we have to offer on our website.

Closing Tips for Real Estate Agents

by: Jennifer Dixon

August 14, 2018 / Categories: Buying and Selling, Realtors

Table of contents Real Estate Agent Tips for a Timely Closing Legibility Contact Information Transaction Fees and Commissions Addendums Bills Paid Marital Status Powers of Attorney and Trust Documents Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980 (FIRPTA) Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Mail-Away Real Estate Agent Tips for a Timely Closing Real estate agents want to provide the smoothest possible closing for their customers.

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Things To Avoid During The Closing Process

by: Jennifer Dixon

July 23, 2018 / Categories: Settlements

Watch to learn! Let’s Get Started! We understand that by keeping you informed and helping you prepare for the closing day, the more likely you will have a stress-free closing experience. Our courteous and professional staff is proactive in their communication and works diligently to ensure the orderly and efficient transfer of real estate…and we do it with a level of service and friendliness that

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The Basics of Escrow

by: Jennifer Dixon

July 12, 2018 / Categories: Settlements

What exactly is escrow? Here’s a Definition. The basics of escrow are fairly simple. By definition, escrow is a term that describes the neutral third-party handling of funds, documents, and tasks specific to a settlement. Initially, the real estate purchase agreement or sale contract outlines this party. Escrow funds are held until conditions have been met per the sales agreement. Starting Off: The Key Players

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Do New Homes Need Title Protection?

by: Jennifer Dixon

July 12, 2018 / Categories: Policy Information, Title Insurance

Protecting New Home Construction Yes! New homes need title protection! Title insurance is recommended for a newly constructed home even though the home itself has no title history. Because your new home was built on unimproved land, there may have been many prior owners of the property and with those prior ownerships comes the uncertainty of a clear chain of title. Additionally, obligations to contractors

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Title Commitment Basics

by: Jennifer Dixon

June 29, 2018 / Categories: Settlements, Title Insurance

Introduction We understand that keeping you informed is an essential part of the closing process. A title commitment is an important document that contains information specific to your transaction. So, let’s go over title commitment basics! This is an important document. We’ve outlined the basic sections of a title commitment below. Watch and Learn! Basic 1: Schedule A- Who’s Involved and What it Costs This

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