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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. We haven’t seen any real data based on the conversation that it is going to save money.

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Opinion: More can be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

Yes, the process of orchestrating the collaboration of lenders, appraisers , home inspectors, one or two real estate agents, a title insurance company, and possibly others is complex. And then, there’s the process of dealing with the property’s Home Owners Association (HOA) or even simply determining whether one is involved at all.

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Opinion: More should be done to shorten the average time to close

Housing Wire

The process of orchestrating the collaboration of lenders, appraisers, home inspectors, one or two real estate agents, a title insurance company and possibly others is complex. And then, there’s the process of dealing with the property’s Homeowners Association (HOA) or even simply determining whether one is involved at all.

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Guide to The Tanglewood Condo Houston

Houston Properties

The HOA fees may be higher than the average because most condos reside in this vicinity. To get personal advice on buying or selling a Memorial unit, contact Paige Martin , one of Houston’s best condo realtors and one of the top-ranked Realtors in the United States. “I HOA / Sq Ft. $.53. 1616 Fountain View Drive.

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Help your Borrowers Navigate Recent Home Appraisal Trends

Genworth MI Blog

There is an on-site visual inspection of the property and a suggestion of improvements followed by the research, analysis and development that produces the appraisal report. Fees associated with the property (such as HOA or cost to build a similar home from the ground up) Appraisals are an important step to helping borrowers reach closing.

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Price Adjustments in Florida Rise Rapidly

Lamacchia Realty

Condo sales in particular have experienced a significant decline in recent weeks which can be attributed to the ongoing insurance crisis in the state and to the increased association fees and/or added special assessments for condos due to the more stringent regulations resulting from the tragic Champlain Tower Collapse in Surfside, Florida.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home After College

Raleigh Realty

Look at your monthly paycheck and develop a system where you can maximize savings Whether you're graduating from a local university or one in a different state a lot of the fundamentals of buying a home are the same anywhere you love. Conventional loans are insured by private lenders. You'll need a credit score of at least 620.