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ALTA: Protecting property rights with title insurance

Housing Wire

For most real estate industry professionals, title insurance needs no introduction. A trusted product , title insurance has been used to protect real estate transactions and property rights for over a century. The buyers purchased title insurance, which turned out to be an excellent investment.

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5 Negotiation Secrets Smart Buyers Use to Get Better Deals

Berkshire Hathaway

Successful real estate negotiation begins by knowing what you are looking for exactly. Besides the purchasing price, your budget should also include other costs such as renovations, structural and environmental assessments, downtime during transitions, legal fees, realty commissions, taxes, and contingencies.

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Title insurers reckon with attorney opinion letters

Housing Wire

Prior to the advent and widespread use of title insurance, before taking title to a property, the buyer required that the title be free of any rights, interests, liens or encumbrances of others for which the buyer would be responsible for.

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First-Time Homebuyers Incentive Changes: What You Need to Know

D Fritz Appraisals

As of May 3rd, 2021, new updates to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)’s First-Time Homebuyers Incentive have come into effect. Victoria is now one of the few cities that has been given enhanced eligibility criteria to help you qualify for a lower monthly mortgage payment. What Is the First-Time Homebuyers Incentive?

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