Approximately 5.64 million people purchased homes in 2020. Many of these buyers used a mortgage to buy the homes, and lenders have requirements that buyers must meet before the closing. One of these is a title search. Lenders recommend a title search for several key reasons, which you can hire a real estate lawyer or […]

In the year 2021, Americans purchased around 6.12 million existing homes. While the market isn't quite as hot it was in 2022, anyone looking to sell their homes can probably make it happen with minimal trouble. Of course, that also means dealing with a real estate closing. You'll need help from real estate lawyers and […]

On average, Americans move approximately 11 times in their lifetime, and while no one wants to deal with the hassle of unpacking and settling into a new home, it’s great to have all the paperwork tied up so there’s no confusion on closing day. Remember, you can’t afford to neglect your real estate title. The […]

It could take approximately 71 days from the date you make an offer on a home, to the closing date. While this might seem like a lot of time, you'll have plenty of responsibilities to squeeze in during this timeframe. Therefore, you'll need to get busy as soon as the seller accepts your offer, as […]

With home values having risen dramatically in the last few years, many homeowners are looking for ways to tap their equity without selling their home or refinancing their primary mortgage. If your home has gained significant value since you purchased it, or you’ve just paid so much of the mortgage down that you’ve got ample […]

Five Tips for a Pre-Move Purge Did you know that selling your home can take anywhere from days to months from days to months? Partnering with an experienced real estate title company can make the entire process go by faster. While this is a good thing, it also means that you will need to get […]

What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and Home Appraisal? As a title company with real estate lawyers on staff, we get asked to define specific terminology. One frequently requested term we're asked to clarify is the difference between a home inspection and an appraisal. If you were wondering, according to Bank Rate, a typical […]

Once upon a time, smart home devices required dedicated hubs and a unique kind of wireless network to operate their various lights, sensors, and switches. With the popularity of digital assistants such as Alexa, Siri, and the Google Assistant, though, it was only a matter of time before they became a dominant force in smart […]

When you’re looking for a house, or even making decisions about the one you already own, there’s a lot to be said for leaving things be. Sure, there are some horrific things that history gave us that should be forgotten forever, but there are also historical features that are not only charming and quirky, but […]

With the cost of heating and cooling a home throughout the year, homeowners want to have the most efficient HVAC units in their home that they can afford. Asking for recommendations for a specific unit can bring about a wide range of different answers, though. Those who are in the market for a new HVAC […]