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How To Submit A Title Insurance Claim

How To Submit A Title Insurance Claim

If you have an owner’s title insurance policy with a title company, the hope is that you’ll never have to use it. However, in the case of a title defect or other claim that jeopardizes your homeownership, it’s good to know the basic process of how your title insur...
Non-Negotiables for Home Buyers

Non-Negotiables for Home Buyers

When purchasing a new home, it can be difficult to get just the right “deal” you and your family are looking for. And if you’re a first-time homebuyer, it’s easy to get overwhelmed as you try to keep track of your agenda as well as your needs in a future home.

How Do I Evaluate An Offer?

There’s more to an offer than the price tag. There are a few factors you should consider: Is this offer at, near or above my asking price? Are there clauses and additions in their offer that change the terms and final price substantially?
How to Prepare Your Kids When Moving

How to Prepare Your Kids When Moving

Come moving time, your head may be spinning over the long to-do list you’ve created in preparation for making the transition into a new home. But having kids during this major change can provide its own challenges aside from packing their things. So what can you do to...
Do Fruit Trees Add Resale Value To A Property?

Do Fruit Trees Add Resale Value To A Property?

In Florida, there’s a wide variety of fruit trees that can grow almost effortlessly in homeowner’s backyards. Oranges, lemons, mangos, and even starfruit are just a few of the more common fruits these trees can produce. But as for whether these trees can add resale ...

What Is Prime?

No, we're not talking about Amazon Prime. In the context of real estate, the Prime Lending Rate - sometimes just called “Prime” - is the interest rate that banks charge each other for overnight loans. Some consumer rates - like ARMs - are set in relation to Prim...
Should You Escrow Your Property Taxes?

Should You Escrow Your Property Taxes?

For many new homebuyers, escrow of property taxes can be a confusing topic. Some wonder if they need to do it. Others may be unsure how their property taxes actually get paid. Escrowing your property taxes is actually a very simple concept and a common way to pay your p...
Where Did My Money Go After Selling My Home?

Where Did My Money Go After Selling My Home?

For a lot of home sellers, there’s an expectation that if the buyer pays a certain amount for the home, that’s the amount of money the seller should receive, right? But in real estate, things aren’t always so cut and dried, which can lead to the question: “Why i...

Do Lenders Have To Approve Your Loan In 3 Days?

If your loan is approved on the terms you requested, the lender is required to provide a Loan Estimate within 3 business days. However, if they determine that your application will not or cannot be approved, they do not have to provide a Loan Estimate. Likewise, ...

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