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Georgia looks to protect residents from title theft with new law

Housing Wire

Under the new law, if a deed or mortgage is filed with the clerk of a superior court for recording by a self-filer i.e., a person who is not an insurance agent, attorney, bank or credit union agent, mortgage lender or servicer, land surveyor or public official it must be submitted via electronic filing.

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Qualia courts proptech firms with title, escrow offering

Housing Wire

The first, Partner API, is used to unify title companies, real estate agents, lenders, and homebuyers throughout a single real estate and mortgage transaction. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency. Why use several vendors for title searches, appraisals and underwriting when you can use one?

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Blend breaks into title insurance with latest acquisition

Housing Wire

It makes the title firm a good match as Blend looks to scale its operations. How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency. Why use several vendors for title searches, appraisals and underwriting when you can use one? Streamline by combining services. Presented by: Altisource.

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How borrowers can stay afloat with home equity products during difficult economic times

Housing Wire

Their bank or mortgage servicing company will be a great source of information, presenting options to assist the borrower. The Hubzu Signature Seller program, which combines the use of a professional listing agent with the expanded scale of a nationwide auction marketing company to engage buyers and create competition for the property.

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Are Closing Costs Tax Deductible When Selling a House?

HomeLight

If you count real estate agent commissions (technically not a closing cost), the percentage increases to a range of 6% to 10%. This document provides a detailed breakdown of all your closing costs, showing how much will go to your mortgage lender, as well as the amount you’ll receive from the sale, either through a bank transfer or check.

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How to Buy a House without a Real Estate Agent, Just Like a Professional

HomeLight

One of the first steps is to pick a real estate agent to work with. But what if you decide that you don’t want to work with a buyer’s agent to buy your home? Well, welcome to your step-by-step guide to buying a home without a real estate agent. You’ve decided it’s time to buy a house ! Find a lender you can trust. Find a home.

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How Long Does It Take to Close On a House With Cash in 2022? Here’s Your Timeline

HomeLight

Byron Ford , an agent in New Bedford , Massachusetts, works with 76% more single-family homes than other agents in his area. Even though it’s all cash to the sellers at closing, with a cash offer, “you don’t have to go through the appraisal or the bank approval process — it’s cleaner.”. Real Estate Agent. Transactions.