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How to compare title insurance service providers

Written by Federal Title on 2012-06-12.

Pending home sales in the Washington, DC metro area are nearly as high as they were two years ago when the $8,000 federal first-time homebuyer tax credit was still in effect, another sign that the market is poised for a turn-around. That’s...

Why does owner’s title insurance get a bad rap?

Written by Federal Title on 2012-06-05.

Google "owner’s title insurance," and you will find scores of blogs and other publications scorning this misunderstood insurance product. Frequently, at the settlement table, we hear homebuyers opine that title insurance is a "rip-off" and...

Borrower pays $2,000 for in-office closing?

Written by Federal Title on 2012-04-18.

Your refinance loan application has just been approved and your lender asks if you have a preference in selecting a title company. The borrower (name redacted) in the HUD-1 you see below answered “No” to this question and was...

Real estate taxes factor in 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 folks...

Shop title insurance providers, save on closing costs

Written by Federal Title on 2012-03-20.

The Internet makes it so easy for consumers to find the best prices on all kinds of goods. Why would anyone willingly pay retail price when it’s so easy to point-and-click your way to a bargain? If we were talking about furniture...

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