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

Lamacchia Realty

They are a great tool to help buyers pay their closing costs and have more money on hand after closing. Buyers instead can use this money toward all allowable closing costs such as pre-paid interest, escrows, mortgage fees, title insurance, taxes etc. For the record they are one in the same.

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

D Fritz Appraisals

Your mortgage must also be eligible for mortgage insurance through Canada Guaranty, CMHC or Sagen (previously known as Genworth.) . The mortgage insurance premium is based on the loan-to-value ratio of the first mortgage only. The location maps and tools on www.placetocallhome.ca rather than 4.0 Need some pointers?

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An unwavering commitment to protecting Americans’ property rights

Housing Wire

This is a crucial time for the real estate industry, and the title insurance industry in particular. A title insurance professional can clear up any uncertainties and protect against hidden risks or liabilities. Title insurance provides an extraordinary level of protection for homeowners.

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