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Post settlement occupancy agreements: A useful tool, but beware of potential pitfalls

Written by Guest on December 13, 2013.

A post settlement occupancy agreement allows a seller to continue to live in his home after settlement, under an arrangement where the seller is essentially renting the home back from the new purchaser. This type of arrangement can be a life-saver...

Escrow issues for sellers can arise when closing near property tax due date

Written by Guest on August 20, 2012.

Whenever a real estate settlement is close to a property tax due date, the potential for a post closing property tax issue increases. Simply, it is a matter of bad timing. Here are a couple escrow issues that can cause problems for home sellers...

Post-closing tips for refinances

Written by Guest on February 21, 2012.

Here are some tips on what you should do after your refinance closing is over: Save your closing documents Remember when all everybody talked about was reducing paper and going green? Well, the mortgage and real estate industries never...

Post closing tips for homebuyers from a title perspective

Written by Guest on February 14, 2012.

As a home buyer, almost all interaction with the title company is prior to closing. But what about after the closing? Here are some tips on what you as a home buyer should look out for and do post settlement. Keep copies of your closing documents....

DC simplifies recordation fees

Written by Guest on November 29, 2011.

Standard v. Enhanced: Mechanic’s liens

Written by Guest on November 22, 2011.

Part 4 of a series As a homebuyer, you have the choice in the type of owner’s title insurance coverage. Throughout this series of comparing the two types of coverage (Standard Coverage vs. Enhanced Coverage) you have observed that the primary...

Standard v. Enhanced: Land survey matters

Written by Guest on August 23, 2011.

Part 1 of a series As a homebuyer in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, you have a choice between two types of owner’s title insurance coverage — Standard (Limited) Coverage or Enhanced Coverage. When deciding on which coverage,...

Post occupancy a.k.a. rent back agreements

Written by Guest on May 9, 2011.

You just signed a contract to buy your dream home, the one with the white picket fence, the game room and the custom kitchen. The only issue is that the sale of your property is taking place on June 20, while this house will not be ready...

Post closing: What happens after settlement?

Written by Guest on April 22, 2010.

Closing is over, you have purchased your dream house and now you are done working with the title company. However, the title company is not done working for you. As much work goes into post-closing as pre-closing. When the closing is completed,...

What happens after settlement of a refinance property in the District of Columbia?

Written by Guest on April 6, 2010.

A few things that happen after closing a refinance of a property in the District of Columbia. First, if the property refinanced was your principal residence, a period of three business days from the date of signing the documents – often...

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Post settlement occupancy agreements: A useful tool, but beware of potential pitfalls

Escrow issues for sellers can arise when closing near property tax due date

Post-closing tips for refinances

Post closing tips for homebuyers from a title perspective

DC simplifies recordation fees

Standard v. Enhanced: Mechanic’s liens

Standard v. Enhanced: Land survey matters

Post occupancy a.k.a. rent back agreements

Post closing: What happens after settlement?

What happens after settlement of a refinance property in the District of Columbia?

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