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Homebuying competition drops in D.C. real estate market

Written by Federal Title on 2022-08-01.

The stories about homes for sale receiving multiple offers, contracts with waived contingencies and properties purchased sight unseen may soon be coming to an end.Rising interest rates, inflation, high home prices and an uncertain economic...

SECURE Notarization Act passes in the House, paves way for national RON legislation

Written by Federal Title on 2022-07-29.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed a series of bills on Wednesday night that included the ALTA-supported Securing and Enabling Commerce Using Remote and Electronic (SECURE) Notarization Act (H.R. 3962), according to a news bulletin...

Employee Spotlight: Former preschool teacher and long-time outdoor enthusiast Sanam Geramifar loves her family, her job…and turkey sandwiches

Written by Kimberly Gentile on 2022-07-28.

Sanam Geramifar looked up from her computer, glanced around her office and thought about her life: she has a son that she adores, a close-knit family, and as Federal Title’s disbursement controller since 2018, she enjoys many aspects of her...

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Real estate tax and escrow/reserves explained…

Written by Todd Ewing on 2022-07-15.

Homebuyers and refinancing homeowners are often confused at closing about their mortgage lender escrow/reserve requirements. Typically if a homebuyer’s down payment amount is less than 20% or a refinancing homeowner’s equity is less than...

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What really drives high closing costs? (Hint: It’s not home prices)

Written by Federal Title on 2022-07-12.

The tallies are in, and the District of Columbia officially ranks No. 1 for the highest average closing costs in the nation, according to a report on closing costs that ran last month in the Washington Post.Open Closing Cost Comparison...

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Homebuying competition drops in D.C. real estate market

SECURE Notarization Act passes in the House, paves way for national RON legislation

Employee Spotlight: Former preschool teacher and long-time outdoor enthusiast Sanam Geramifar loves her family, her job…and turkey sandwiches

Real estate tax and escrow/reserves explained…

What really drives high closing costs? (Hint: It’s not home prices)

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