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ALTA: Protecting property rights with title insurance

Housing Wire

For most real estate industry professionals, title insurance needs no introduction. A trusted product , title insurance has been used to protect real estate transactions and property rights for over a century. Title insurance is different than most other insurance products. Diane Tomb, ALTA CEO Contributor.

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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. We haven’t seen any real data based on the conversation that it is going to save money.

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Going to Extremes

Appraisal Buzz

Does the cost of homeowners insurance affect the price of a home? In recent years, insurance companies have pulled out of some markets altogether after sustaining massive losses due to wildfires, flooding, and other climate-related disasters. In some markets, the answer is increasingly yes.

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First-Time Homebuyers Incentive Changes: What You Need to Know

D Fritz Appraisals

As of May 3rd, 2021, new updates to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)’s First-Time Homebuyers Incentive have come into effect. Victoria is now one of the few cities that has been given enhanced eligibility criteria to help you qualify for a lower monthly mortgage payment. First-time homebuyers, we have great news!

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CLOSING COST CREDITS also known as SELLERS CONCESSIONS will become even more common!

Lamacchia Realty

Typical closing costs that occur are the following: mortgage origination fees, appraisal, legal fees, title examination fees, lender and owner title insurance, transfer taxes/stamp fees, recording fees, prepaid interest, pre-paid escrow, homeowners insurance, flood insurance, if applicable, and more.

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Low Appraisal Fees in 2024

Appraisal Today

Request for Information Regarding Fees Imposed in Residential Mortgage Transactions AGENCY: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Mail / Hand Delivery / Courier: Comment Intake —Residential Mortgage Fees Assessment, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, 1700 G Street NW, Washington, DC 20552. Include Docket No.

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Tips for Buying and Selling a Home at the Same Time

PennyMac

Cons: Potential for Dual Mortgages: If your current home doesn’t sell quickly, you might end up juggling two mortgages, along with other costs like utilities, taxes, homeowners association (HOA) fees and insurance. No Double Mortgages: Avoid the financial strain of covering two mortgages at once.