Posted on April 13, 2020 - 08:00 AM
by Debra Valdes
Underground heating oil tanks can pose many potential problems to both home buyers and sellers. They have been the source of many environmental problems such as contamination of surrounding soil and ground water. Leaks are generally caused by the rust in...
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Posted on April 6, 2020 - 08:00 AM
by Debra Valdes
FSBO (pronounced fizz-bo), or For Sale By Owner, is a way of selling your home without the use of a professional real estate agent or broker. The idea behind FSBO is that by selling your home yourself, you save the approximate 6% that would be the agents'...
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Posted on March 30, 2020 - 08:00 AM
by Debra Valdes
Hot Market This is an extremely competitive market and is advantageous to the seller. Sometimes, homes will sell as soon as they are listed or even before homes are listed. Typically, during a hot market, multiple offers will be made on each home and mor...
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Posted on March 23, 2020 - 08:00 AM
by Debra Valdes
An alternative to a non-conforming loan is the use of a land contract, which is allowed in some states. A land contract is an agreement between a buyer and a seller, where the buyer agrees to make periodic payments to the seller. The title to the property...
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Posted on March 16, 2020 - 08:00 AM
by Debra Valdes
In today's world of busy probate courts and exorbitant death taxes, the living trust has become a common manner of holding title to real property. The following may help you understand a few of the requirements of the title insurance industry if title to ...
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Posted on March 9, 2020 - 08:00 AM
by Debra Valdes
Estate planners often recommend Living Trusts as a viable option when contemplating the manner in which to hold title to real property. When a property is held in a Living Trust, title companies have particular requirements to facilitate the transaction. ...
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Posted on March 2, 2020 - 08:00 AM
by Debra Valdes
A professional home inspection protects both you and the buyer. It allows both you and the buyer the opportunity to learn about the property's defects. A home inspection usually covers the following: Plumbing conditions - if there is leakage or cloggi...
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Posted on February 24, 2020 - 08:00 AM
by Debra Valdes
By asking the right questions, and knowing exactly what your needs are, you can find the right loan for you. There are certain approaches that you can take while mortgage shopping that can cost or save you money. It is still true that the better qualific...
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Posted on February 17, 2020 - 08:00 AM
by Debra Valdes
There really is no such thing as a no-cost mortgage loan. There are always costs, such as appraisal fees, escrow fees, title insurance fees, document fees, processing fees, flood certification fees, recording fees, notary fees, tax service fees, wire fees...
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Posted on February 10, 2020 - 08:00 AM
by Debra Valdes
Title Insurance: As a homebuyer, the term is probably familiar - but is it understood? What is your dollar actually paying for when you purchase a title policy? Title Insurers, unlike property or casualty insurance companies, operate under the theory of ...
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