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Why title insurance is essential to the U.S. system of property rights

Housing Wire

system of property rights is unique For over 250 years, our system favoring the free transfer of real estate between private parties without prior government approval has built wealth and fostered economic growth. The advantage of this system of local property records is that it keeps the claims to ownership close to the property itself.

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FHFA’s RFI on appraisals is a critical inflection point

Housing Wire

Modernization will either take root and flourish throughout every branch of the mortgage industry, or our industry could miss a critical window to introduce meaningful reforms. Under this framework, mortgage investors like the GSEs would secure valuable data to inform their critical risk models that keep our housing ecosystem safeguarded.

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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

A qualified appraiser will compare recent sales of similar local properties, market trends and conduct a visual inspection of the home’s interior and exterior to determine the property’s fair market value. For example, an appraiser will check the condition of the walls, roof, floors and the structure’s overall integrity.

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Real estate newsletters: The ultimate playbook (+ 49 topic ideas & subject lines)

Housing Wire

Graphics and statistics NAR.com Detailed market insights, research, and statistics from the real estate industry, legal news, marketing tips, and tools. Its the best place to find average mortgage rates. RISMedia.com Real estate reports, current industry news, real estate tech, and agent tips and advice.

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12 Types of Expert Witness Assignments for Appraisers

McKissock

How are divorce appraisals different from standard mortgage lending appraisals? Typically, this would be for local property tax appeals. Sometimes a title insurance company will need appraisal services to determine the impact of an error in a legal description or overlooked encumbrances in the title insurance policy.

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The Benefits of Working with a Local Florida Real Estate Expert

Lamacchia Realty

THE BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH A LOCAL FLORIDA REAL ESTATE EXPERT Navigating the complex world of buying or selling property can be challenging, particularly for those unfamiliar with the intricacies of the Florida real estate marke t.

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Bitcoin Real Estate Transactions Gain Popularity

McKissock

Although using crypto to pay for real estate isn’t a new concept (we’ve already been using it for international transactions), it’s starting to become a more mainstream concept when it comes to local property sales. Programmable security. Immutability. Cutting Out Middlemen.