Tag: homebuying

Q&A: Do I really need a land survey?

Written by Federal Title on 2013-02-28.

Q. What is a location survey? A. A location survey is a sketch or drawing that shows the boundaries of a particular property. Also, the survey typically includes the dimensions of the house, patio or any additions as well as the locations...

Buying a newly renovated house

Written by Federal Title on 2013-02-15.

I am putting in an offer on a recently renovated house and I am not sure the sellers got permits. Is there a way to protect myself in the contract? Buying a newly renovated house is always an adventure. What do you ask for and what don’t...

Maximum VA loan county limits for 2013 released

Written by Federal Title on 2013-01-02.

The Department of Veterans Affairs Loan Guaranty Program recently published county “limits” to be used for VA Loans effective January 1, 2013. Please note, these limits do not reflect a maximum amount that an eligible veteran is permitted...

Marketing services agreement: A kickback by another name

Written by Todd Ewing on 2012-11-28.

While Affiliated Business Arrangements (also known as a The Legal Kickback) between settlement companies and real estate brokers have been much discussed and criticized over the years as anti-consumer, they continue to permeate the market. Here...

A title agent’s response to 3rd-party ‘vetting firms’

Written by Federal Title on 2012-11-19.

Recently an article appeared in the Washington Post by our colleague Harvey Jacobs about the influx of third-party “vetting” firms that seem to have capitalized on a jittery lending community. For a fee, these so-called “vetters”...

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Tag: homebuying

Q&A: Do I really need a land survey?

Buying a newly renovated house

Maximum VA loan county limits for 2013 released

Marketing services agreement: A kickback by another name

A title agent’s response to 3rd-party ‘vetting firms’

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