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Alternatives To Litigation
While there's no concrete answer to how long a lawsuit process might take in court, US cases take over a year on average, and cases running 5 or more years are not unheard of. The load of cases before state courts has increased over time, and staffing has not. Stati...
When Would I Need A Courtesy Closing?
Both buyers and sellers look forward to closing on their homes, but what happens if there's a problem and either party can't get to the location where the closing is held? In cases like these,
Underwater homeowners could face extra tax burden in 2014
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Closing Disclosure Form (HUD1) – FORM
New forms, new ways for Fort Myers and Cape Coral Closings. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has issued new rules nationwide for closing loans. The new rules and forms will allow consumers to better understand what they are getting into in terms of the lo...
Loan Estimate Form (GFE) – FORM
New rules across the board even for Cape Coral and Fort Myers closings. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released a new rule regarding disclosure for loans. This rule produced new forms that will replace existing ones to help consumers make clearer de...
The NEW Loan Estimate Form and Closing Disclosure Form
Just when you thought you knew everything, it all changes again. This will effect those who are in Cape Coral or Fort Myers as well. On November 20, 2013, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a rule to replace existing federal mortgage disclosures wit...
Real Estate Title Info & More: Key Details About For Sale By Owner Property Transactions
When it comes to person to person selling, the Internet truly has changed everything. It seems like no matter what it is you’re looking to offload, you can simply take an ad out on a website dedicated to posting an promoting your items a...
5 To Do’s Prior To Listing Your Fort Myers For Sale By Owner Property
Now that you’ve decided to sell your home in Florida or Fort Myers for sale by owner, what do you need to do? Selling a home for sale by owner takes more than just putting a For Sale sign up in the yard. These tips can get you started ...
I’m Buying A Home – Do I Really Need A Realtor?
With Cape Coral and Fort Myers for sale by owner (FSBO) transactions becoming more and more popular with sellers, we see a lot of buyers asking whether or not they really need representation when purchasing a home. The short answer is, it de...
How To Select A Title Insurance Agency
Between contract negotiations, title searches and home inspections, selling a home can be nerve-wracking. To add to your tension level, once you’ve accepted the offer, everything is out of your hands. A title insurance agency will g...