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To stay on top of the many moving pieces of their job, real estate agents use a broad network of talented professionals. They work with lenders, inspectors, contractors, and often real estate investors. They also work with title companies. All real estate agents know...

As you move through the home-buying process, you’ll hear two terms used frequently by your real estate agent and your lender: “title” and “escrow.” Whether you’re a first-time or seasoned homebuyer, these two words often cause confusion. In this post, we’ll clarify...

Out of all the events that take place in one's life, few ever compare to the day you buy your own home. It's a big decision that's significantly influenced by logistical, financial, and emotional factors. Apart from these, there's a matter of legality. All real estate...

Title fraud is one of the fastest growing types of white-collar crimes, as it can be perpetrated with minimal information, it yields a heavy payday for the perpetrator, and it can be completed before the victim ever knows what’s happened. Title fraud is an insidious...

A title company is a crucial part of the team when it comes to home sales. The age of the average home sold today is just under 40 years. That means there’s a lot of information to dig through to ensure all title issues are resolved, and the home has no title defects,...

It may seem unlikely that your home could be “stolen,” but in recent years, thieves have come up with a way to scam homeowners and take ownership of their property for financial gain. According to the FBI, home title fraud has claimed thousands of victims over the...

Every homeowner takes home protection seriously, but you might not think about the title itself as being part of the solution. It may be difficult to imagine, but owning your home doesn't necessarily grant you all of the rights to that property. Both legal title and...

In your lifetime, you’ll purchase a range of insurance products. As soon as you own a car, you shop for and buy personal auto insurance. Most people also buy health insurance at some point, whether they pay the full premium, or only a portion. When you buy a home, you...

Purchasing a property is a big decision. You want to ensure that you understand every aspect of the purchase. One of the most important aspects of buying a property is making sure that the title is clear. Checking the title will provide assurance that the person or...

When you purchase a new home, you’re often offered the options of purchasing a home protection plan. Many homeowners assume their insurance policy will cover the costs of major repairs, but this way of thinking could end up costing you more money than you realize. The...