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Virginia Bans Split Closings

Written by Kimberly Gentile on 2022-02-04.

The Virginia Bureau of Insurance today announced in an administrative letter that it has effectively banned split closings, which is an industry term for a practice where closing services are divided between two or more settlement agents.In...

Tax Break Low Down: What Every Homebuyer Should Know

Written by Kimberly Gentile on 2022-02-01.

Tax season is just around the corner. As a title company, we’ve become quite familiar with closing and ongoing costs of homeownership that may entitle you to some tax relief. Below are some of the most common tax breaks homebuyers can...

FHFA announces upfront fees increase coming soon for high-balance & second-home loans

Written by Kimberly Gentile on 2022-01-11.

If you have a high-balance mortgage or own a vacation home, expect to see an increase in upfront fees this spring.Upfront fees on specific high-balance (above the conforming loan limit) and second-home mortgage loans sold through the Enterprises,...

Real estate predictions for 2022

Written by Kimberly Gentile on 2021-12-21.

Will the 2022 real estate market be better, worse, or a repeat of this year? realtor.com recently published their nationwide predictions, and summarized we can expect a “whirlwind year”.Demand for housing will still be strong, supply of...

Split Closings: Vulnerable To Wire Fraud

Written by Kimberly Gentile on 2021-12-14.

Cybercriminals look for easy targets to make their move, and split closings or split settlements are a fantastic way for cybercriminals to steal wired transactions. According to the American Land Title Association, there has been an increase...

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Author: Kimberly Gentile

Virginia Bans Split Closings

Tax Break Low Down: What Every Homebuyer Should Know

FHFA announces upfront fees increase coming soon for high-balance & second-home loans

Real estate predictions for 2022

Split Closings: Vulnerable To Wire Fraud

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