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How to avoid closing delays due to a mechanic’s lien

Written by Guest on 2010-03-12.

A mechanic’s lien is a common but easily preventable occurrence for many Florida property owners. This type of lien is filed against a property when a contractor fails to pay one of their suppliers, subcontractors or laborers for property...

Information about the Homestead Deduction and Property Tax Relief for Seniors or Disabled

Written by Federal Title on 2010-03-12.

Information about the Homestead Deduction and Property Tax Relief for Seniors or Disabled • Domicile: To apply for the Homestead Deduction/Disabled/Senior Citizen Tax Relief, you must be domiciled in the District of Columbia and the property...

Debunking common excuses for waiving title insurance

Written by Guest on 2010-03-11.

With the growing concerns over foreclosures, unpaid taxes, bankruptcies and clouds on title, the need for title insurance is at an all time high. And yet every year a handful of purchasers waive their opportunity to purchase an Owner’s Title...

Exactly how good is the new Good Faith Estimate?

Written by Guest on 2010-03-02.

Two months since the new RESPA rule took effect, some mortgage lenders report consumers are asking more questions throughout the homebuying process, while others say consumer confusion has simply taken a new shape. The new rules will hopefully...

Google for real estate agents

Written by Guest on 2010-02-23.

Before a customer ever picks up the phone to ask for your business, chances are she spent a sizeable chunk of time investigating her needs and your services online. Today more than ever, potential homebuyers are using search engines, particularly...