by Jennifer Ferri | Sep 24, 2020 | Title Searches
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...
by Jennifer Ferri | Sep 17, 2020 | Legal
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...
by Jennifer Ferri | Sep 10, 2020 | Buying
Buying a house is the biggest purchase most people will make in their entire life, and under normal circumstances, the majority of buyers won’t purchase a new home more that a handful of times. So naturally, most home buyers will have questions throughout the process...
by Jennifer Ferri | Aug 27, 2020 | Legal
A foreclosure is essentially a legally-forced change in possession, where a lender seizes collateralized property – such as a home – when a borrower is unable to pay the loan. While laws vary by state, borrowers typically have a ‘period of...
by Jennifer Ferri | Aug 20, 2020 | Mortgages, Title Insurance
We get it—buying a home is an expensive process. In fact, it’s probably one of the most expensive things you’ll ever purchase. Standard closing fees alone can include the following: • Close fee per side of transaction • Title search fee • Municipality lien search •...
by Jennifer Ferri | Aug 13, 2020 | Legal
Renting home or business space from an owner comes with legal rights and responsibilities. The landlord can’t do ‘anything they want’, and neither can the tenant. Federal, state and local laws all apply, and it’s important for tenant rights to...
by Jennifer Ferri | Aug 6, 2020 | Cape Coral Happenings, Fort Myers happenings, Real Estate Insurance
Floridians are no strangers to storms, whether it’s a passing afternoon thunderstorm or a raging hurricane. However, tropical storms and hurricanes tend to cause more storm damage to properties during the summer months, so we’ve compiled some tips to keep in mind in...
by Jennifer Ferri | Jul 30, 2020 | Cape Coral Happenings, Fort Myers happenings
Be a FORCE for Good in Our Local Community Star Wars may have taken place in a galaxy far, far away, but hunger is happening right here on our doorstep. That’s why Title Junction has teamed up with Southwest Florida’s WAY-FM and the Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest...
by Jennifer Ferri | Jul 23, 2020 | Buying, Selling
Rumors are everywhere, whether they’re about the latest celebrity scandal or political policies. But what about rumors in the real estate market? Believe it or not, there are quite a few common real estate rumors floating around! Avoid these fallacy mix-ups by staying...
by Jennifer Ferri | Jul 16, 2020 | Title Insurance, Title Insurance Claims
Have you ever made an expensive purchase such as a car, a boat, or a home, but decided to forgo the insurance that would cover you in case of an accident? Probably not. Well, the same should go for your property rights! It’s important to have insurance to cover you...
