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What is an S Corporation?
In United States law, corporations are organizations authorized to act as a legal entity. United States and state tax laws allow a special 'S Corporation' tax status that changes how corporate taxes are handled. The government taxes regular 'C' corporations directly...
Choosing the Best Mortgage For You In 5 Steps
When looking for a mortgage, it can be tough deciding which option is right for you. You have to know what to look for, and then decide what works for you and your family as you shop around to make the most of your mortgage decision. To help put the process in perspecti...
Closing Costs Defined
First timers in the world of real estate and closings are bound to come across terminology they’ve either never heard of before, or don’t completely understand. So to help with that, we’ve outlined some common closing cost terms to assist new homebuyers with their...
Types of Child Custody
If a marriage with children is legally ended by divorce, things like access, time and legal responsibility for the children - 'custody' - must be decided. Custody arrangements include physical custody, parental visitation rights, and legal custody.
Physical custo...
Title Junction’s Christmas Angel Tree 2020
Title Junction is partnering with The Salvation Army to host an Angel Tree for the 2020 Christmas season!
Angel Tree? What’s That?
The Angel Tree Program was created by the Salvation Army in 1979 to provide toys and clothing to children in need. In L...
5 Tips to Avoid Mortgage Pitfalls
Buying a home can be emotional and exciting time for first time homebuyers. However, enthusiasm can sometimes lead to making mistakes that delay the home loan approval process, which is a much less exciting feeling. The period of time leading up to qualifying for a loan...
What is a Bankruptcy Petition?
Filing for bankruptcy starts with disclosing all financial information. This is done on a form called a 'bankruptcy petition', provided by the US Bankruptcy Court. The bankruptcy case starts when the bankruptcy petition form is filed. Both individuals and businesses...
The Role of Title Agencies as Notary Publics
Title agencies provide a valuable role during property transactions and are well-versed in many areas of real estate. In addition to title work, many title agencies act as escrow holders and provide notary services.
This is helpful to your property transaction becaus...
What Can a Municipal Lien Search Do For Me?
So, what exactly is a municipal lien search? Many sellers or buyers are not aware of its purpose, yet it’s a vital part of the home buying process. That is, if you want to make sure that you won’t be slammed with someone else’s unpaid water bill—or something wor...
The Basics of Probate
The legal distribution of assets and property left by someone who has died is called 'probate.' It is a process of law, involving government and courts, that ensures proper and legal distribution of their assets. Even if the deceased person had a legal will, probate...