by Jennifer Ferri | Jul 27, 2023 | Title and Closing, Title Insurance
What is title insurance and how does it work? Sellers and buyers often ask real estate professionals or mortgage lenders about title insurance and why they always need it. So, what is title insurance and how does it work? Learning the cost of title insurance and...
by Jennifer Ferri | Jul 20, 2023 | Blog, Buying
Navigating that home purchase with ease. Before negotiating the purchase of a home, you must look closely at the seller’s motivation and the current market conditions. Whether it’s a seller’s or buyer’s market, these tips should help you successfully negotiate a deal...
by Jennifer Ferri | Jul 13, 2023 | Fraud, Title Insurance
Should I be worried about my title being stolen? As a title company, over the years and especially as of late, our most frequently asked question is regarding property fraud– “should I be worried about my property/title being stolen?” If you watch the news or listen...
by Jennifer Ferri | Jul 6, 2023 | Buying
Dealing with student loan debt? Buying a house starts with having a plan. In the not-too-distant past, the process of moving from college student to homeowner was fairly straightforward. You went to school, earned your degree, started your career, and began building...
by Jennifer Ferri | Jun 29, 2023 | FDIC, Financing
The FDIC protects bank deposits In light of multiple bank failures, sellers and buyers should understand how the FDIC protects bank deposits, including title agency funds, escrow funds and independent customer funds. The following outlines government guidance and...
by Jennifer Ferri | Jun 22, 2023 | Closing Documents, Closings
By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail. – Benjamin Franklin Planning to get to the closing table for your real estate closing, you can help! Many closings go awry before anyone knows it due to the failure to plan and account for potential delays....
by Jennifer Ferri | Jun 15, 2023 | Blog, Buying
Final walk throughs of your property are vital Before making any offer on a property, home shoppers usually make visits to many home viewings and open houses. Owning a home is the biggest dream that every person holds dear, and these preliminary visits are often...
by Jennifer Ferri | Jun 8, 2023 | Blog, Buying
Buying a vacation home and things to consider While it was a tough winter for most of the country, spring is right around the corner and those looking for a vacation home are starting to shop for their perfect get away spot. When looking for that dream location to...
by Jennifer Ferri | Jun 1, 2023 | Blog, Home Remodel
Most bathrooms today feature spa-like designs. If you are anything like me, you most likely spend a fair amount of time in the bathroom getting ready for work or going out on the town. The good news is that you can renovate your bathroom into a relaxing spa with a...
by Jennifer Ferri | May 25, 2023 | Blog, Selling
Yard improvement doesn’t have to be complicated for you to get the benefit of increased value Improving your yard’s look is simple and easy with today’s access to new and improved landscaping tools and features. If you are comfortable with DIY projects, make and...
