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As title insurance volume shrinks, workers take on more tasks

Housing Wire

However, 67% of respondents are over the age of 45, with the largest age brackets being 45-54 and 55-64 at 28% each. The second largest age bracket was 35-44 at 19%. According to PropLogix, the most common tasks outsourced are municipal lean searches, title searches, tax reports, judgement searches, UCC searches and HOA research.

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Price Adjustments in Florida Rise Rapidly

Lamacchia Realty

Home sellers in Florida whose listing has been active for more than two weeks without much buyer interest should consider adjusting their listing for several reasons: Buyer Affordability : As insurance and HOA fees rise, the overall cost of owning a home increases.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

Your neighborhood may require homeowner's association (HOA) fees, too. USDA loans are for those in the low to moderate-income bracket. Consider Property Taxes When you pay for your home, you'll need to pay other fees like property taxes and insurance. These fees can add a few hundred dollars to your monthly payments.