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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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Opinion: why we all have a stake in closing the homeownership gap

Housing Wire

The program helped a generation of Americans purchase their first home, however, due to a government policy known as “red-lining,” banks were effectively prohibited from issuing FHA-insured loans in neighborhoods that were predominantly Black or Hispanic. Less demand for homes will cause home values to drop in many neighborhoods.

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The Difference Between a Homeowner’s Insurance Policy and a Home Warranty

Eppraisal

Do you as a homeowners know the difference between a homeowner's insurance policy and a home warranty? With the increase in home values over the last couple years, you have a bigger investment to protect against hazards and defects. You will pay an annual premium for your homeowner's insurance.

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Investing in Commercial Property for Sale in Columbus, Ohio? The Complete Beginner’s Guide!

The Robert Weiler Company

Now that we’ve piqued your interest in our fantastic city, it’s time to dive into commercial property investment. Regardless of whether this is your first purchase or tenth, investing in commercial properties for sale comes with a unique set of challenges. Make Sure Your Commercial Real Estate Investment Pays Off with 5 Tips.

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Leaving Your House to Family

Eppraisal

A lifetime of hard work, careful saving and sound investments can often leave you in pretty good financial shape upon retirement. Among the diverse assets seniors can pass on is the familial home. In many cases, this property is mortgage-free and home values are high in a tight, sellers' real estate market.

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Using Equity To Buy A Second Home

D Fritz Appraisals

Using equity to buy a second home can be attractive for those looking for additional real estate investments. However, refinancing will also incur additional closing costs, such as appraisal fees and legal expenses, which the borrower should consider before making a decision. Calculating your home equity is the first step.

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Purchasing & Developing Land - Part 2 - The Process of Purchasing Land

Eppraisal

In the first installment of this series, we looked at the advantages of raw land as an investment as well as the ways an investor might go about locating such parcels. In this posting, we will follow the acts of contract negotiation and legal settlement when undeveloped land changes ownership.