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FSBO Safeguards Provided by Title Companies
Choosing the right real estate title agency makes all the difference if you’re selling your Fort Myers or Cape Coral property without the help of a real estate agent. An experienced and professional title agency will give you a smooth and hassle-free for sale by owner...
Selling Features Agents Forget to Mention
One of the biggest mistakes you can make as an agent is not mentioning all the “selling features” of the property you are listing. When you post the listing description online or print marketing material, you want to make sure you are referring to all of the focal s...
1099-S: The Tax Form Your Title Company Files For You
Taxes are never a fun subject to talk about, since they’re often unnecessarily complicated and generally end with you having less money in your pocket. To add to the complexity of filing taxes, the IRS requires that you report not only your standard income, but also c...
The Basics of Intellectual Property
To understand patents, trademarks and copyright—the main forms of intellectual property—let's compare them to board games. Imagine a game rule that says, you can make up a new rule. If the banker allows the rule, you get exclusive use it for 20 turns. If others ...
Stay on Top of These 4 Home Maintenance Items
It doesn’t matter whether you’re going to sell your house in the near future or down the road—it’s wise to keep up with the maintenance of your home. If you don’t properly maintain your home it can affect the property's value...not to mention potentially be da...
The Legal Basics of Divorce
When a couple marries, they gain the legal right to do certain things together, such as own property or owe debts. Divorce is the legal termination of marriage; the legal status, responsibilities and arrangements of the married couple are cancelled. Divorcing requir...
Fireplaces in Warm Climates
When correctly implemented, fireplaces add a charming focal point to a room. Not only do they look great, but the variety of fireplace styles can range from rustic and cozy to sleek and sophisticated. They can also be decorated for each season and are the perfect place ...
Buyers Closing Timeline: A To-Do List
Within the first few weeks after the contract is signed, you will work to hire a team of professionals that you will need to close your transaction and make sure your mortgage, insurance and property documents are at your fingertips.
Soon, you will move into your new...
The Basics of Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a set of legally-defined ways for individuals or businesses to settle debts without full payment, by following rules that govern their assets and financial actions for a period of time. There are two broad types, liquidation and reorganization.
Unde...
Title Junction’s Christmas Angel Tree
Title Junction is partnering with The Salvation Army to host an Angel Tree for the 2019 Christmas season!
Angel Tree? What’s That?
The Angel Tree Program was created by the Salvation Army in 1...