Have you ever heard someone say that they were waiting to close on their house and had no idea what that meant? Maybe you imagined some people in a conference room negotiating on a price until the last minute? Fortunately, or unfortunately, this is not what is happening the vast majority of the time. I […]
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Kate’s Take: Past & Current Issues in Law Affecting Our Home in Harrison County Did you know there are different types of deeds? And the type of deed you grant to someone affects your obligations to him in the future? And the type of deed you receive as a grantee dictates what you actually receive
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A lot of times, people think that buying a property and getting a deed to a piece of land is the end of the discussion. The land is yours because you bought it. In one sense, yes, this is true. However, this does not actually mean that you are the true owner. When you buy
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If you are listing your home for sale by owner (FSBO), there are a couple of home selling tips you should be privy to. FSBO is the process of selling your home without the expertise of a real estate agent. Some homeowners choose to sell their homes on their own for many reasons. Whether it’s
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Just like you need health and car insurance, if you’re a homeowner, you need title insurance. Having insurance on your property title acts as an extra layer of protection in case anything should go wrong with your property documents. It is actually not that uncommon for homeowners to find issues with their homes after they’ve
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The closing process is exciting for all potential home buyers. It’s the last hurdle before you finally have a home to call your own. However, that excitement can often lead to mistakes for a first-time home buyer during the closing process. If you are working with an experienced real estate and title agent, they will
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If you’re getting ready to sell, you’ll want to know exactly what to expect. If this is your first time selling, you will need to know how to prepare. That means getting the house show-ready, marketing, and determining the applicable asking price. You can sell your home fast, but this isn’t a one-size-fits-all process. It’s all about teaming up
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An Owner Affidavit is a document used by title and closing agencies to ensure that the current owner of a property is in ownership of the property free and clear of any encumbrances. But isn’t that why we do a title search? Absolutely, but a title search can only show encumbrances like judgments, tax liens,
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Buying a house is extremely exciting and the deed by which it transfers to you is extremely important. Unlikely as it may seem, there is a chance that the deed you are obtaining, through an official transaction, may be void and you could end up short thousands of dollars with no right to the property.
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