by Jennifer Ferri | Oct 28, 2021 | Buying
For most Americans, buying a house is the single biggest purchase we will ever make. While most people like to believe they know something about real estate or their local real estate market, very few actually do. With that being said, there are a few things all...
by Jennifer Ferri | Oct 21, 2021 | Buying, Selecting
Films about creaking homes with mysterious pasts are fun to watch on screen, but what about when it becomes a reality in a home you are thinking about buying? How does that make you feel about the property? Studies have shown that buyers aren’t likely to pay the...
by Jennifer Ferri | Oct 14, 2021 | TRID
If the amount you pay at closing exceeds the amounts disclosed on the Loan Estimate – beyond tolerance limits for each category – the creditor must refund the excess to you no later than 60 calendar days after loan consummation. Charges subject to...
by Jennifer Ferri | Oct 7, 2021 | Title Insurance Claims
If you have an owner’s title insurance policy with a title company, the hope is that you’ll never have to use it. However, in the case of a title defect or other claim that jeopardizes your homeownership, it’s good to know the basic process of how your title insurance...
by Jennifer Ferri | Sep 30, 2021 | Buying
When purchasing a new home, it can be difficult to get just the right “deal” you and your family are looking for. And if you’re a first-time homebuyer, it’s easy to get overwhelmed as you try to keep track of your agenda as well as your needs in a future home. To help...