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House Passes SECURE Act

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On February 27, 2023, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the SECURE Notarization Act of 2023.  Technically, this article should be titled: House Passes Secure Act … again.  The House already passed the act previously, but it stalled...

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Criteria for Selecting a Title Company

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As a homebuyer, what is the proper criteria for selecting a title company?  At Federal Title & Escrow Company, we would like to think that your decision is based on service and pricing.  When somebody recommends you use a title company,...

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Location Surveys: When Are They Needed?

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When purchasing a property, there are many different expenses, a lot of which seem to overlap. One expense that is frequently questioned is whether it is worth it to obtain a location drawing, a boundary survey or no survey at all. Need help...

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What is a Reissue Rate?

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What is a reissue rate? Simply put, a reissue rate is a homebuyer discount on the rate of an owner’s title insurance policy.The following sets forth the requirements along with some FAQs we encounter from homebuyers about title insurance...

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