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A lot of things go on at the closing of a house. That's why there are so many people, in addition to the buyer and seller, present. No stone can be left unturned. Every document must be signed and notarized, any inspections and their requirements must be met at closing, and any issues regarding the title of the property must be addressed and cle...

Buying a home is a big step for many Americans. It would be nice, of course, to have the money set aside to just buy a house outright, but that certainly isn't the case for most Americans. Buying a home requires a loan and many years, sometimes decades, to pay off. Loans for a home traditionally come from a bank or some other lending source. Thi...

It's been said, and rightly so, that the decision to buy a home is one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. It certainly is. It can also be a very stressful experience, especially for first-time home buyers. There is so much involved in the process. It can seem like you are navigating a minefield and at risk of stepping on a landmine at ...

Buying a new home can be one of the happiest times of your life and one of the most stressful times of your life as well, especially at closing time. If you're a first-time buyer, the emotions will triple, and you can add to the mix a great deal of confusion. You'd think the process of buying a home or property is easy, but it can be time consum...

When you buy or sell a home, there are many things to take into consideration. This can be such a stressful time in your life, particularly if you need to sell your home quickly because you need the money to get into a new home. This is why many people consider using a title company that offers a range of title and escrow services. Selling a hom...

Buying or selling a house entails a lot of details and can be a stressful situation. That's the reason why most people who buy or sell real estate take advantage of the services provided by a title company. Since there are so many details involved in the buying and selling of real estate, title companies are responsible for bringing all of the e...

Buying a home is one of the biggest American dreams. What many new homeowners don't know is that it can be one of the most stressful things you will ever do. If you have never navigated the complex waters of buying real estate or been faced with the mound of paperwork involved, not to mention all of the language associated with the process, you ...

The process of buying a house can be long, drawn out, and even overwhelming for the first-time homebuyer. Even seasoned homeowners undertaking the process again can find the process stressful and draining. That's because a lot goes into finding the right home, making offers on the property, and finally entering the closing phase, which can be co...

If you're one of the lucky Americans who has finally reached the goal of buying a new home, chances are good you will soon need to know what title insurance is and why you need title insurance. The decision to purchase a home is one of the most important decisions you will ever make in your life. While buying a new home is an exciting venture, i...

Maybe you've heard the phrase "best practices" used in association with a business or an industry, but what exactly does it mean? Merriam-Webster defines best practice, in part, as "a procedure that has been shown by research and experience to produce optimal results . . ." It goes on to state that best practice is a standard deemed suitable for...