TOPA: Confused yet?
We've had a lot of questions about TOPA lately. Some of them listed below.
Tag: Buying ‘n’ Selling
TOPA: New law is finally here!
The new TOPA statute for a single-family home, condominium unit and single-family home with an appurtenant unit is finally in place.
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You would be surprised at how many people I meet at the settlement table who have never opted out of their information being shared with their bank’s or lending institution’s affiliates. People often complain about solicitations via mail,...
What’s the status on B21-0417, aka The First-time Homebuyer Tax Benefit Amendment Act of 2015?
Legislation that would offer tax relief for District residents buying DC real estate is currently under committee review and awaiting scheduling for a mark-up, a spokeswoman for the Council's Committee on Finance and Revenue said. Known...
Your title insurance policy covers you more than you may realize
Even the most diligent of title searches cannot uncover 100 percent of title defects 100 percent of the time. Title insurance not only covers mistakes made during a title search, it covers many more issues that a title search may not reveal. ...
Federal Title now a trusted & verified SSI agent
Federal Title is now a trusted and verified title agent, having completed a standardized risk management process through risk management firm Secure Settlements Inc. We successfully demonstrated to SSI that we meet federal regulatory requirements....
Headlines: Arts coming to Dupont Underground; How will DC fund new United stadium?
Here's a look at what's happening in real estate in and around the District of Columbia. Housing gets more affordable: Why aren't more millennials buying? The problem may also be geographic. Rent gains are cooling slightly, with a slowdown...
Not all Power of Attorney documents created equal
The topic of "Power of Attorney" comes up pretty frequently in our office. On an almost daily occurrence, clients ask whether or not a Power of Attorney is sufficient for a client’s upcoming real estate settlement. Or, at the 11th hour...
MRIS to offer custom, specially licensed version of Close It! to members through partnership with Federal Title
MRIS, the industry-leading Mid-Atlantic Multiple Listing Service (MLS), and Federal Title & Escrow Co. today announced they have launched MRIS Close It!, a desktop and mobile app that provides quick and concise closing cost estimates....
Get what you pay for with national ‘bargain’ title service providers
I’ve noticed a trend among homebuyers that I find concerning.
Some are opting for a national title company to handle their real estate closing as opposed to a local title company, being led to believe they can receive the same settlement...
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