Across this great country, from sea to shining sea, the American Dream of homeownership is alive and well. The American Dream of homeownership is about being part of a community. It’s also about making the house you live in a great place to call home. Think of it: having backyard barbeques, children’s birthday parties, and neighborhood watch patrols. It’s about borrowing a cup of sugar
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Residential clients are a huge part of the title industry and our business. We want to provide current and potential customers with as much information as possible. That being said, we have a lot of great articles geared toward those with real estate and settlement needs. Take a look around!
What We Have to Offer
To start, we have a great selection of article on our blog targeted for residential customers. First, we have a great topics guide about title insurance that is for readers who have general questions about title insurance.
After that, you may want to brush up on your mortgage terms. Hey, settlements can be confusing, and we want to take the stress and hassle out of them for residential real estate clients.
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Conclusion
Finally, residential customers, we want to help YOU. One last page you must visit on our site is our Downloadable Resources page. You will find a TON of handouts and handy information that will aid you through preparing to selling your home to getting to the settlement table.
To conclude, we are here to help, and encourage you to explore the resources we have to offer on our website.
What is a Title Commitment?
July 10, 2019 / Categories: SettlementsWhat is it, exactly? A title commitment is prepared prior to issuing a policy of title insurance that shows the ownership of a specific parcel of land. It includes the liens and encumbrances which will not be covered under a subsequent title insurance policy. The commitment lists, in advance of purchase, title defects, liens and encumbrances which are likely excluded from coverage. This is as
How Does Title Insurance and Refinancing Work?
May 09, 2019 / Categories: Title InsuranceIs Title Insurance Necessary During a Refinance? Is title insurance needed to refinance your mortgage? That’s a good question. Homeowners want to refinance their mortgage for different reasons. For example, people want to take advantage of a lower interest rate, eliminate Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI) or to cash out a portion of their home’s equity. Be sure! Title insurance is still needed for refinancing. No
Five Mortgage Terms To Know
April 17, 2019 / Categories: Buying and SellingLet’s Get Started! Buying a home is one of the biggest purchases you will ever make in your life. Most buyers will need to work with a lender to obtain a mortgage to ensure they are able to make this purchase. Your lender and settlement company will work together to make sure your settlement goes smoothly. As always, Landmark Abstract is here to help! Below
What Exactly Is Title Insurance?
April 08, 2019 / Categories: Title InsuranceReal estate is the nation’s largest market, its purchase and sale are essential to the health of the U.S. economy. However, these transactions are never without risk. That’s why title insurance has been protecting American homeowners for more than 130 years, but what exactly IS title insurance? We are here to explain what title insurance is, and how it can benefit you. Title Insurance. What