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A quick guide to VA loans

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Active-duty service members and veterans may be eligible for a home loan guaranty program offered the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), for purposes of purchasing or refinancing a home.  What is a VA guaranteed loan? It is a loan that...

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DC Homestead Application changes … again!

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We recently blogged about the changes in the District of Columbia’s Homestead Application process. In that post, we commented on how the Office of Tax and Revenue had suddenly changed the requirements for applying for the DC Homestead credit....

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Consumer costs increase with RESPA reform

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As is often the case with newly implemented “consumer protection” regulations, the consumer ends up paying more. Today’s mortgage borrowers can expect to pay more as a result of this past year’s RESPA reform, according to a recent study by...

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Title insurance claims

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Despite a diligent search of public record, it's still possible for a title insurance claim to arise suddenly after you've purchased your home. Often times, claims are rooted in false or misleading information, making them difficult to detect...

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