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Federal Title opens location in Northern Virginia

Written by Todd Ewing on 2021-01-25.

We’re about to make an announcement to the press but wanted you to hear it first: We’re opening a new office location in Northern Virginia. The new office is in the Ballston area, located at 4601 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 1200, Arlington,...

Borrowers, ask for refinance rate not reissue rate

Written by Joe Gentile on 2021-01-13.

As part of our ongoing effort to place clients first and to provide the best service at the best price, Federal Title always applies the “refinance rate” on all residential refinances. Whenever a client refinances, the lender requires a...

5 things real estate agents and their clients should know when preparing for virtual closing

Written by Federal Title on 2021-01-06.

We’ve talked about how nearly all our home sellers are opting to close remotely via the remote online closing platform NotaryCam. The currents were moving that way before the onset of COVID-19, but the need to keep a safe social distance...

Is it possible to shield or withhold my name from the public land records?

Written by Todd Ewing on 2020-12-07.

This is a common question from homebuyers and existing homeowners; perhaps more so from the Washington Beltway clientele we serve. For various reasons of privacy, many folks would prefer to not have their individual names appear in the...

What are the benefits of enhanced title insurance?

Written by Federal Title on 2020-12-03.

We’re always thrilled to see coverage of the benefits of title insurance. It’s not a subject that comes up in everyday conversation for most people, and by the time it does enter the conversation it’s often in the form of a question about...

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Federal Title opens location in Northern Virginia

Borrowers, ask for refinance rate not reissue rate

5 things real estate agents and their clients should know when preparing for virtual closing

Is it possible to shield or withhold my name from the public land records?

What are the benefits of enhanced title insurance?

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