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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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Purchase market will highlight closing process problems

Housing Wire

It’s where professionals who would be more effective attacking the more complex elements of production and closing, instead, spend hours on the phone with the Realtor, answering the question “How are things going?”. It’s where phone tag and emails lost in spam filters mean duplicated tasks, needless delays and even errors.

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Tighter Lending Policies Change the Landscape of Condo Mortgage Eligibility for Buyers

Lamacchia Realty

These regulations included two changes, the first to Significant Deferred Maintenance/Special Assessments and secondly to Insurance Deductibles. Insurance Deductibles The second updated guideline is with respect to insurance deductibles. as early as possible.

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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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7 Questions You Should Be Asking When Buying A House

Raleigh Realty

Referrals - Consult with family and friends to see if they have realtors they have worked with in the past who would be willing to lend you their expertise. Mortgage Insurance Premiums - Depending on what type of loan you choose, some of them may require smaller down payments.