by Jennifer Ferri | Oct 15, 2018 | Buying, Closing Documents, Selling, Title and Closing
Before you can move into your dream house, a settlement has to take place. If all goes well, you are officially a new homeowner. But what happens when there is a bump in the road, like say…an escrow dispute? When involved in a real estate closing transaction, an...
by Jennifer Ferri | Oct 1, 2018 | Title and Closing, Title Insurance, Title Searches
Buying a new home can be overwhelming, and once you’ve finally found the right one, closing is still a complex process. In addition to that, few buyers are aware of basic terms—and even fewer specifics. Aspects of title insurance can mean the difference between a...
by Jennifer Ferri | Sep 24, 2018 | Selling
Buyers generally seek the least expensive home in the best neighborhood they can handle. As such, you want to present a home that fits in the neighborhood but doesn’t stand out too much. For example, if the other houses in the neighborhood are all 4 bedrooms, 3...
by Jennifer Ferri | Sep 17, 2018 | Buying, Closing Documents, Title and Closing
Can I bring my funds in cash? Can I pay the balance with my credit card? The simple answer? No. There are a few ways that payment can be made. However, with an array of fraud on our door steps, some companies have tailored what will be accepted at closing. Even more...
by Jennifer Ferri | Sep 10, 2018 | Financing, Mortgages, Title Insurance, Title Searches
So, I have often been asked the question, “Why do I have to pay for title insurance again? I thought I was told it’s a one-time fee for as long as I own my home!” Well yes, it is. However, what you are now buying is a lender’s title policy for the new lender, but your...
