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Title insurance industry volume rises 3.6% in Q1

Housing Wire

Despite rising interest rates , higher home prices and a drop in refinance volume , the American Land Title Association recorded $5.89 billion in title insurance premium volume during the first quarter of 2022, compared to $5.68 The title insurance industry had a record year in 2021 , generating $26.2 Doma Title Insurance Co.

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The Difference Between a Homeowner’s Insurance Policy and a Home Warranty

Eppraisal

Do you as a homeowners know the difference between a homeowner's insurance policy and a home warranty? With the increase in home values over the last couple years, you have a bigger investment to protect against hazards and defects. You will pay an annual premium for your homeowner's insurance.

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William Raveis ain’t no stinkin’ iBuyer

Housing Wire

. “We’re giving them an offer to unlock their equity and move forward to make an offer on their next home,” Ryan Raveis, co-president of William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance (WRRE) , said in an interview with HousingWire. WRRE has offers under contract plus more in the pipeline.

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The Role of an Attorney in a Real Estate Transaction

Eppraisal

With home values rising and homes selling at record speed, it is helpful to have an attorney on your side during the transaction. Contract Review Whether you are a home buyer or a home seller, once you sign a contract it is time to hire a real estate attorney.

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Appraisals 101: What to Expect From the Home Appraisal Process

Raleigh Realty

During the home buying process, the appraiser's sole responsibility is to ensure the bank, and thereby you, are paying the cost of what the home is worth. The home appraisal is something you can negotiate prior to going under contract as well, or even while under contract. Not a cent more.

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How to select appraisal comps

Appraisal Today

It can impact home values, insurance costs, and the overall stability of a housing market.” “The The issues are whether you can get access to affordable insurance and how much the costs will increase,” says Xu. To find out what it says about a home’s risk (free), Click Here My comments: Is there any effect on home values?

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Title Companies and Their Role in Your Transaction

Eppraisal

With home values rising and buyers paying high prices for homes, title companies' roles are more important than ever. Buyers paying these high prices for homes deserve protection. 2) Provides insurance policies to protect the lender and the homeowner. In fact, they play quite a few roles.