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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. Recently, an attorney shared with me how one of her clients purchased a home in Connecticut.

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First-Time Homebuyers Incentive Changes: What You Need to Know

D Fritz Appraisals

The incentive works just like putting a second mortgage on your home. . To qualify for the incentive, your mortgage must be greater than 80% of the value of the property subject to a real estate loan premium. The mortgage insurance premium is based on the loan-to-value ratio of the first mortgage only.

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How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax on a Home Sale

Will Springer Realtor

By Jeffrey Steele Most homeowners aim for a substantial increase in home value – and many are achieving it when they sell their primary address. If you or someone you know are in that situation or anticipating it, there are many strategies to help lower capital gains tax on real estate.