Real Estate Trends Then and Now: 80’s Edition

Unlike stocks, buying real estate can be a lengthy and involved transaction. The learning curve is steep. There is no straightforward one-size-fits-all pathway to real estate investing, and one misstep could turn a promising asset into a money pit. Here, we’ll discuss how lien risks can increase for real estate investors

How Lien Risks are Heightened with Real Estate Investment Properties

Unlike stocks, buying real estate can be a lengthy and involved transaction. The learning curve is steep. There is no straightforward one-size-fits-all pathway to real estate investing, and one misstep could turn a promising asset into a money pit. Here, we’ll discuss how lien risks can increase for real estate investors

Why a Municipal Lien Search is Important When Buying Distressed Properties

A municipal lien search uncovers pending fines, violations, assessments and other issues that haven’t hit the public record yet. Here’s why the search is important when buying real estate.

Benefits of an LLC for Real Estate Investing

An LLC can provide many broad benefits to any type of company, but there are several unique advantages for real estate investors.

What Does a Title Company Do? An Introductory Guide for First-time Buyers & Investors

First-time homebuyers and novice real estate investors may not understand all the nuances of the closing process. Here are ten commonly asked questions about title companies to help you better understand what they do, how they do it, and why.

How Much Does Title Insurance Cost?

Title Insurance Facebook Twitter Linkedin How Much Does Title Insurance Cost? When you sign up for health, home, auto, or life insurance policies, the insurance company painstakingly determines the appropriate rates to charge based on the risk of a future uncertain event causing a claim covered under the insurance policy. Some of the factors which… Continue reading How Much Does Title Insurance Cost?

Key Elements of a Title Policy

Title Insurance Key Elements of a Title Insurance Policy Facebook Twitter Linkedin There are five basic elements of a title insurance policy. It’s important to understand each so that you fully understand your policy and what it does for you.  Covered Risks All types of insurance serve to mitigate risk of a range of things… Continue reading Key Elements of a Title Policy

Owner’s versus Lender’s Policies

Title Insurance Owner’s versus Lender’s Policies Facebook Twitter Linkedin There are two basic title insurance policies: a buyer’s or owner’s policy and a lender’s policy.  Both policies effectively protect against the same sorts of risks.  The major difference is how the policy is terminated and potentially the premium associated with the policy.  Subscribe to the… Continue reading Owner’s versus Lender’s Policies

Title Agents vs Title Underwriters

Title Insurance Title Agents Versus Title Underwriters Facebook Twitter Linkedin There are two important entities with regard to title insurance: Title agents: perform the actual process of title clearing.  Title underwriters: the title insurers.  It’s important to understand the role each company plays in getting the transaction to close and protecting your title.  Subscribe to… Continue reading Title Agents vs Title Underwriters

What is a Title Commitment?

Title Insurance What is a Title Commitment? Facebook Twitter Linkedin One of the key documents in the title process is the title commitment. The title commitment essentially provides a promise to insure title, with certain conditions and exclusions. The commitment outlines the results of the title search process, anything that needs to be resolved, and… Continue reading What is a Title Commitment?