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Opinion: Foreign land ownership legislation and principles for protecting property rights

Housing Wire

As an organization dedicated to protecting property rights, the American Land Title Association (ALTA) wants to help ensure laws do not discriminate against or prevent people from legally purchasing real estate. Laws should also be clear on the role title insurance professionals play in facilitating transactions with foreign owners.

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Stavvy’s solution securely digitizes and automates every aspect of the real estate transaction process

Housing Wire

Most digital solutions in the lending industry are designed to solve one problem and built for one audience in mind. Stavvy enables digital transformation by helping organizations navigate complex financial and legal transactions easily and safely, which allows organizations to put customer experience at the forefront.

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Remote online notarization is the proper path forward for digital closings

Housing Wire

In 2017, the associations collaborated to create standard legislation that is safe for consumers, ensures the transaction can be insurable and is technology neutral. The model legislation creates legal certainty across the country by providing a uniform and consistent framework that is based on a common set of core principles.

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Virtual notary adoption surges as businesses rush to close transactions remotely

Housing Wire

This article was written for FinLedger, HW Media’s new fintech focused news brand designed specifically for financial services professionals in banking, payments, insurance and proptech. Consumer loans such as mortgages and other financial documents require notarization. insurance companies, including home and auto providers.

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15 Costs to Consider When Starting an Appraisal Business

McKissock

An online legal team such as Rocket Lawyer can provide templates for various legal documents, as well as personalized legal advice, for a monthly fee—usually less than $100. Business insurance is a must. They are usually inexpensive, but penalties for letting them lapse could be high.

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Real Estate Sales Agreements: Understanding Your Contract

Movoto

This is a legally binding agreement between the buyer and seller that helps ensure the sale will be completed according to the contract’s outlined conditions. Title and Insurance. Title insurance is outlined here which provides a crucial safeguard against potential property defects. Property Identification. Purchase Price.

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Success with Relocation Appraisals: Key Strategies

AmeriMac

It ensures that the company is providing fair value for the property being sold and helps avoid any potential legal or financial complications. This documentation will help the appraiser assess the value of your property accurately. Start by collecting property records, including the deed, survey, and title insurance.