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Consider this your go-to spot for real estate insights, closing tips, and behind-the-scenes know-how. Whether you’re buying, selling, or guiding clients, we’re here to make the title world clearer, safer, and a little more exciting.

Protecting Your Closing Funds from Real Estate Wire Fraud

When you’re buying a home, it’s easy to focus on the excitement like picking up the keys, moving into a new neighborhood, and starting a fresh chapter. But behind every successful home purchase, there’s a critical step that demands serious attention: safely wiring...

Are You Ready to Move Away From Home

Moving away from home is a major milestone in adulthood. For the first time, you might have to secure housing, buy insurance, sign up for utilities, and manage your finances. All of this can feel overwhelming as you simultaneously adapt to a new living environment and...

Helpful Negotiation Tactics for Today’s Housing Market

Helpful Negotiation Tactics for Today’s Housing Market If you haven’t already heard, homebuyers are regaining some negotiating power in today’s market. And while that doesn’t make this a buyer’s market, it does mean buyers may be able to ask for a little more. So,...

Mastering the Art of Smooth Closings: A Guide for Real Estate Agents

As a real estate agent, you know that the closing process can make or break a transaction. The goal is to ensure that both buyers and sellers walk away satisfied, feeling that the process was seamless and efficient. Mastering the art of smooth closings is essential...

The Problems Caused by Unresolved Liens

Unresolved liens can be a significant headache for property owners, buyers, and sellers alike. A lien is a legal claim against a property, typically used as collateral to satisfy a debt. When these liens remain unresolved, they can lead to a myriad of issues,...

The Top Reasons Why an Attorney is an Integral Part of Your Real Estate Deal

When it comes to real estate transactions, whether buying or selling, the process can be complex and fraught with potential pitfalls. Engaging an experienced attorney is not just a wise decision; it's often a crucial one. Here are the top reasons why an attorney is an...

More Than Just a House: The Emotional Rewards of Homeownership

With so much focus on the financial aspects of buying a home, it's easy to get wrapped up in the dollars and cents. While it’s crucial to ensure you can afford a home, it’s equally important to remember why you wanted to own a home in the first place. Homeownership...

Celebrating National Homeownership Month

June is National Homeownership Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the many benefits of owning a home. For many, homeownership represents stability, financial growth, and a sense of accomplishment. While the journey to owning a home can be filled with excitement...

What You Really Need to Know About Home Prices

What You Really Need To Know About Home Prices According to recent data from Fannie Mae, almost 1 in 4 people still think home prices are going to come down. If you’re one of the people worried...

Now’s a Great Time to Sell Your House

Now’s a Great Time To Sell Your House Do you have clients thinking about selling their homes? If you do, they might be weighing factors like today’s mortgage rates and their own changing needs to...

Builders Are Building Smaller Homes

Builders Are Building Smaller Homes There’s no arguing it, affordability is still tight. And if your clients are trying to buy a home, that may mean looking at smaller houses to find one that’s...

What To Know About Credit Scores Before Buying a Home

If you want to buy a home, you should know your credit score is a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying for a mortgage. Lenders review your credit to see if you typically make...

What Experts Are Saying About the Spring Housing Market

If you’re planning to move soon, you might be wondering if there'll be more homes to choose from, where prices and mortgage rates are headed, and how to navigate today’s market. If so, here's what...

Your Home Is a Powerful Investment

Going into 2023, there was a lot of talk about a possible recession that would cause the housing market to crash. Some in the media were even forecasting home prices would drop by as much as...

Houses Are Still Selling Fast

Have you been thinking about selling your house? If so, here’s some good news. While the housing market isn't as frenzied as it was during the ‘unicorn’ years when houses were selling quicker than...