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Closing costs: Here’s how much money you really need to buy a house

Housing Wire

Closing costs include property taxes, which are fees paid to the county treasurer’s office that fund schools, road construction, fire and police departments, as well as other local services. Title Search Fee. The title search fee typically ranges between $75-$200. Property Tax. Homeowner’s Insurance.

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Biden tax credit to rehab homes is finally unveiled

Housing Wire

How hybrid title and valuations help increase lending efficiency. Why use several vendors for title searches, appraisals and underwriting when you can use one? The tax credit would cover the difference between total development costs — including acquisition, rehabilitation, demolition and construction — and the sales price.

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How Does a Title Search Work

Realty Biz

When you’re buying a home, you’ll need a title search so that you can get title insurance. Title searches can also reassure buyers, making sure there is a smaller chance of problems with the title later on. We will take a look at the things you need to know about a title search and how it works.

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Get the edge you need in today’s world with innovative origination solutions

Housing Wire

STREAMLINED CONSTRUCTION PROCESSES. Construction Title Pro (CTPro) is a nationwide title platform built to streamline highly fragmented processes while reducing costs. Powered by Premium Title and Granite Risk Management, it provides a single destination for all construction title and settlement work.

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Demystifying Property Title Search: Your Questions, Answered

HomeLight

Some of the elements of closing on a home can be difficult to grasp, like the property title search. Property title problems account for about 9% of closing delays , according to the National Association of Realtors. A property title search is an easy way to avoid delays in your closing. What is the property title?

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Is the title industry on verge of the “Great Redeployment”?

Housing Wire

For the title agent (or business owner) to construct a proactive retention effort, it starts with attitude and buy-in. Increasingly, title decision makers should make engagement and retention part of their overall strategy, then see to the consistent execution of that strategy. The tools of engagement.

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New Year, New Home? 9 Myths About Buying a New-Construction House That Actually Aren’t True

Realtor.com

While purchasing new construction is indeed different from purchasing previously owned property, many misconceptions abound about new builds. With that in mind, we’re here to set the record straight on some easily busted new-construction myths that just won’t quit. New construction homes are more expensive.