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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. Title insurance is different than most other insurance products. Diane Tomb, ALTA CEO Contributor.

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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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Going to Extremes

Appraisal Buzz

Does the cost of homeowners insurance affect the price of a home? In recent years, insurance companies have pulled out of some markets altogether after sustaining massive losses due to wildfires, flooding, and other climate-related disasters. ICON, an Austin based firm, has developed a 3D printed wall system.

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How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax on a Home Sale

Will Springer Realtor

For now, if you’ve experienced a significant increase in the value of your primary home and plan on selling, develop a capital gains strategy as soon as possible before selling your home. It’s an uphill battle to get that passed because the problem is not as serious in all parts of the country,” he says.