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How much are closing fees, and what do they cover?
Understanding closing costs is essential when buying property When the time to close on your mortgage loan approaches, your Realtor will likely brief you on your expected closing fees. Since most people don’t purchase property every day, these costs might otherwise come as a surprise to you. But understanding closing costs is important — particularly…
Job Opportunities: Title Administrator & Closing Specialist
TITLE ADMINISTRATOR River Valley Title Group is seeking candidates for the position of Title Administrator to represent the company in our Onalaska office. This position requires the ability to develop business relationships with mortgage lenders and Realtors, process title orders, and facilitate mortgage closings. Starting pay is based on experience. CLOSING SPECIALIST River…
3 Tips for a COVID-safe Closing
The world of real estate is adjusting to a different world COVID-19 has put much of the world on pause, yet real estate transactions continue. The key for buyers, sellers and all real estate and title professionals is to ensure we’re making wise choices that protect our health and health of others. The stakes are…
Real Estate Agents and Lenders Beware: Wire Fraud is Growing
“I never thought it would happen to me” is a growing refrain from victims of real estate wire fraud. The sentence, shared by First American Title Company’s Michele Green, is one that’s becoming increasingly common as fraudster’s tactics grow in sophistication. It’s a problem that can be financially devastating to agents and lenders, begging the…
What to look for in a title insurer
You have the right to choose a title insurance company you know and trust Buying a house can be an intense and exhilarating experience, and you want the right people on your side, working on your behalf. But when it comes to title insurance, many homebuyers forget that they have the right to choose a…