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 •...
