What is title vesting?

What is title vesting?

Here’s what you need to know about title vesting and which option is right for you. When it’s time to purchase a property, you may be wondering to yourself, “What is title vesting?” Beyond that, it’s helpful to know the different ways a...
How much are closing fees, and what do they cover?

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...
6 Tips to Better Understand Bridge Loans

6 Tips to Better Understand Bridge Loans

  When you’re ready to buy a new property, but not yet ready to sell your current property, you may be interested in securing a bridge loan. A bridge loan lets you borrow money for the purchase of a new property by using your existing property for collateral. A...
3 Tips for a COVID-safe Closing

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...
Real Estate Agents and Lenders Beware: Wire Fraud is Growing

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...