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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. In some markets, the answer is increasingly yes.

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

D Fritz Appraisals

Your mortgage must also be eligible for mortgage insurance through Canada Guaranty, CMHC or Sagen (previously known as Genworth.) . The mortgage insurance premium is based on the loan-to-value ratio of the first mortgage only. These can include: Additional legal fees- Since you will be closing on two mortgages, your fees may increase.

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How to Avoid Capital Gains Tax on a Home Sale

Will Springer Realtor

Increases in adjusted basis can result from: The cost of additions and improvements to the house Money spent to restore the property after damages or loss Legal fees incurred with the property Decreases in adjusted basis can result from: Receipt of insurance payments due to a casualty loss or theft Tax credits for home energy improvements “If (..)