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WHICH ARM IS THE BEST ALTERNATIVE?

How would you like a mortgage loan where you did not have to make the whole payment if you did...
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YOUR SAVINGS AND DOWN PAYMENT

YOUR FIRST STEP TOWARD BUYING A HOME When preparing to buy a home, the first thing many...
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GLOSSARY OF REAL ESTATE TERMS

A ACCELERATION CLAUSE A provision in a mortgage that gives the lender the right to demand...
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CLOSING AND TITLE COSTS

It’s the big day. The day you go to the title or escrow company, sign your name on the...
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CREATIVE FINANCING

Creative financing: You’ve heard of it, and, as a seller, the idea sounds pretty attractive....
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REQUIRED REPORTING TO THE I.R.S.

Sellers of real property will have certain information regarding the sale reported to the...
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STATEMENTS OF INFORMATION

WHAT’S IN A NAME? When a title company seeks to uncover matters affecting title to real...
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THE FUNCTIONS OF AN ESCROW

Buying or selling a home (or other piece of real property) usually involves the transfer of...
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TITLE INSURANCE – WHERE DOES YOUR DOLLAR GO?

Title Insurance: As a homebuyer, the term is probably familiar - but is it understood? What is...
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TITLE INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR INSURING TRUSTS

In today’s world of busy probate courts and exorbitant death taxes, the living trust has...
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TITLE INSURANCE WHEN REFINANCING YOUR LOAN

Lower interest rates have motivated you to refinance your home loan. The lower rate may save...
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UNDERSTANDING PRELIMINARY REPORTS

After months of searching, you’ve finally found it -- your perfect dream home. But is it...
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