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Sales due to foreclosures happen when a homeowner falls into debt—and their home used as collateral—or when they fall behind on their mortgage payments to the point where the lender decides to pursue legal action. There are different processes th...

You've found your dream home, placed an offer, and it has been accepted…but what comes next? Unless you've bought a house before, you probably have no idea what goes on during a real estate closing. There is a lot of paperwork involved in the proc...

Buying a home involves a lot of people and paperwork and it's normal for many questions to arise throughout the process. Below you will find the answers to the most frequently asked questions we get from our satisfied customers. About Title In...

There are many reasons why a buyer might decide to back out of purchasing a house, even after an agreement has been signed. It might be due to unexpected circumstances or because the purchase agreement contingencies were not met in a timely manner...

In 2000, The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act was passed. This law recognized that signatures and contracts would not be deemed illegal, invalid, or non-enforceable if they were only in electronic form. This basically mean...

For sale by owner, also known as FSBO, is when a person decides to sell their property without seeking the help of a real estate agent. For many people, this decision comes after learning how much money they will have to forgo in commissions as a ...

The Truth in Lending Act, TILA, was enacted in the late 60's to protect consumers dealing with lenders and creditors. The Federal Reserve Board was responsible for implementing this law, whose most crucial aspect involved the type of information t...

In a previous blog post: What Is a Title Lien and How Can a Title Company Help Protect Your Real Estate Investment?, we discussed what a title lien is and briefly mentioned the different types of liens that can affect a property's title. In this ...

When you're looking to buy a new house, you might come across a great deal on a place that looks fantastic. A word of advice: if it looks too good to be true, it probably is. Real estate scams have been happening for a long time. In an article pu...