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How do you calculate a home inspection contingency window?

Written by Federal Title on 2012-04-12.

We receive many phone calls from real estate agents asking us, “I have this contract that was ratified on “x” date, it has a home inspection contingency, but we didn’t get notification until “y” date, so have...

How do real estate taxes factor in the homebuying decision?

Written by Federal Title on 2012-03-30.

The spring real estate season is upon us, which means a stream of homebuyers will once again be wondering where is the best market to buy. As you help your homebuyer make that decision, you may want to consider the tax factor.A lot of...

$25B settlement means mortgage help for servicemembers, veterans

Written by Federal Title on 2012-03-27.

The Justice Department announced it had reached a $25 billion settlement with the nation’s five largest banks (Wells Fargo, Citigroup, Ally, JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America) and 49 states regarding nationwide mortgage fraud last month. In...

What is an earnest money deposit?

Written by Federal Title on 2012-03-22.

An Earnest Money Deposit, more commonly known as an EMD, is one of the first steps in the home buying process. Today I will discuss the EMD and how quickly should one be deposited. An EMD is essentially a good faith deposit to demonstrate...

Standard v. Enhanced: New construction

Written by Federal Title on 2012-03-21.

Part 5 of a series Too often we hear prospective homebuyers or real estate agents dismiss the need for owner’s title insurance coverage because the property is "new or in a newer development." In fact, nothing could be further from the truth...

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How do you calculate a home inspection contingency window?

How do real estate taxes factor in the homebuying decision?

$25B settlement means mortgage help for servicemembers, veterans

What is an earnest money deposit?

Standard v. Enhanced: New construction

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