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New: Homebuyer videos section

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Sometimes it’s easier to understand a subject with visuals. Title insurance and the real estate closing process in general are just two examples.  With that in mind, take a moment to tour our new Homebuyer Videos section. Real estate...

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HUD releases helpful homebuyer videos

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Remember the kid in school that tried to copy off of everyone else? As an adult, I don’t find it as annoying – in fact, I view it as a testament to what we do here at Federal Title. Federal Title was the first in the title industry to produce...

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Title company fees matter

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Most reputable title companies now maintain robust websites with a disclosure of their title charges/fees, making it simple for prospective homebuyers to compare title company fees and select their title company. According to a recent analysis,...

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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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