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Opinion: Title insurance is vital to protecting the American dream

Housing Wire

Professionals conduct the search and examine documents, with title companies regularly providing a discount, or “reissue rate” on a refinance. Real estate is a $3 trillion industry in the United States. Discounts also may be available if using the same lender that issued the original loan.

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How to Communicate Effectively with a Real Estate Appraiser in the Appraisal Process

Boston Appraisal

If you are buying or selling a property, or refinancing your home, you may encounter a real estate appraiser who will appraise your property based on its condition, features, location, and market trends and provide an appraisal valuation. The appraisal process is important for homeowners, buyers and sellers.

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7 Takeaways: Due Diligence Fee and Earnest Money in Real Estate

Raleigh Realty

Understanding Due Diligence and Earnest Money in North Carolina Real Estate When you go under contract on a home in North Carolina you are going to encounter terms like Due Diligence and Earnest Money. It's important to note that real estate contracts and laws change depending on what state you are in.

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Conservation Easement in Ohio: A Guide to Protecting Our Treasured Land

The Robert Weiler Company

The importance of a fully modern open space preservation vehicle – a conservation easement in Ohio – cannot be better summarized than by our 26th President. Theodore Roosevelt, one of the nation’s original land protectionists, embodied the power and beauty of a conservation easement in the following quote: “Here is your country.

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Pre-Appraisal Checklist for Homeowners

D Fritz Appraisals

Whether you’re selling, refinancing, dividing assets, settling an estate, or determining capital gains on an income property , it pays dividends to be prepared for your home appraisal. The benchmark for your home’s worth, an appraisal is a legal document that determines the fair market value of a property.

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Red Flags Related to a Title on a Home

Will Springer Realtor

That’s why it’s critical for a competent real estate professional and title officer to review the title as soon as possible and help identify any potential concerns. Buyers should read CC&Rs and all related HOA documents to understand the rules and potential risks of purchasing the home.).

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

D Fritz Appraisals

A home appraisal is a legal document containing information that determines the current fair market value of a new or existing property. Any existing easements or zoning issues. Current real estate market conditions. Read on for more information about how a home appraiser determines the value of your property.

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