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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 result of an agent selling their home. Deciding to sell your home yourself can potentially save you ...

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 that needed to be disclosed to a loan applicant before issuing a credit, for example, the annual perc...

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 entry, we've decided to expand on the topic and talk about the different types of liens, their origi...

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 published by The Sun Sentinel, Paul George, a history professor at Miami-Dade College, believes that F...

A real estate transaction is a process where a property is transferred from one person or company to another. Buyers, sellers, and realtors alike want any real estate transaction to take place in the fastest and most convenient way for all parties involved. However, because real estate negotiations involve technical and complex procedures, th...

Donald Trump is notorious for his real estate businesses and investments worldwide. Now that he is the president of the United States, we want to find out what implications his presidential policies will have on the real estate market. According to the stateofflorida.com fact sheet, real estate development is one of the state's strongest economi...

You have gone through the process of finding the house of your dreams, you have applied and been approved for a mortgage, and you are now ready to close the deal. We understand that the whole process of buying a home can be overwhelming at times; all the paperwork, contracts, and people involved can make it confusing and stressful. That is why ...

Florida is a beautiful and diverse state with many different areas that cater to different styles: miles of coastline, vibrant metropolis, or quiet suburban neighborhoods. If you are looking to buy a home in the Sunshine State, the choices are endless. However, because buying a home is probably the largest and most important investment you will ...

When looking to buy a house or any other type of property, it is important to make sure that the title is free and clear of any encumbrances that might lead to the loss of your property. Since real estate is governed by both federal and state laws, the most efficient way to make sure the property you're looking to buy has a clear title is by hi...

Title insurance is a policy you can obtain when buying a home or other residential or commercial property. It protects both the lender and the buyer in the case of an ownership dispute and also acts as a safeguard against liens and other encumbrances. Our distinguished Florida title insurance company searches all public records pertaining to th...