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Opinion: The title industry supports innovation while prioritizing protection

Housing Wire

Some say that the nearly 150-year-old title industry has a difficult time adapting and evolving. However, the title industry has proven these critics wrong over the past decade, and importantly, it has done so without leaving homeowners vulnerable to unnecessary risks. Think an old dog can’t learn new tricks?

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Opinion: What you need to know for a successful real estate transaction

Housing Wire

Real estate transactions can be complicated, especially when it comes to titles and escrow. As a professional in the industry with over twenty years of experience, I know that two of the most crucial aspects of any real estate transaction are title and escrow. So why are title and escrow so important?

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TitleWave launches Colorado branch

Housing Wire

Jeremy Wohlford will be the company’s new title examiner. Colliver began her career as a title examiner and manager in the title industry with Fidelity Title. Since 2000, TitleWave has delivered more than 6 million title search reports to over 12,000 customers, the company said.

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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. It is also the third-biggest source of claims in our industry right now.

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Opinion: The risk from Fannie Mae’s mission creep

Housing Wire

The title insurance industry continued to pay out claims, many fraud-related, despite a severe recession. For a home valued at $250,000, the cost of an owner’s title insurance policy is approximately $1,250, depending on the state of residence. Diane Tomb is chief executive officer of the American Land Title Association.

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Top Tips and Considerations For Buying Land

Realty Biz

However, the process involves intricate steps, from understanding zoning laws to securing financing and conducting due diligence. Next, we'll explore financing options and the specifics of land loans, a critical step in acquiring land. I knew exactly what they’d be used for and by whom, and I targeted those people in my marketing.

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Can You Put an Offer on a House That’s Contingent?

RIS Media

Homes that are listed as pending or sold are officially off the market. . Other factors can also put a home back on the market. Finances falling through. Since most homes are financed, and financing isn’t guaranteed until a buyer has signed the dotted line, failure to secure funds can put a home back up for sale.