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Real estate predictions for 2014

Written by Federal Title on 2014-01-06.

Demand will remain high and the cost of homebuying will increase for homebuyers in the Washington, DC metro area.LIMITED HOUSING INVENTORY is the biggest driver of the DC region's housing market, says Federal Title & Escrow Company's...

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

Written by Todd Ewing on 2013-12-13.

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...

How to choose a really good real estate agent

Written by Federal Title on 2013-09-20.

The idea of buying a home is simultaneously enchanting and daunting. For instance, it’s fun to daydream about color palettes and kitchen / bathroom renovations and coming home to your very own Home Sweet Home. It’s less fun to...

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The bait ‘n’ switch: From an all-cash offer to not

Written by Todd Ewing on 2013-08-13.

Consider the following scenario: It’s a bidding war, and the seller of a property is choosing between multiple offers. It comes down to the two highest offers: Offer A: $505,000, FINANCING of 20% down and 80% loan, $5,000 earnest money deposit,...

A warning to recent homebuyers: Watch out for deed scam

Written by Federal Title on 2013-07-17.

When you purchase a property, the deed transferring the title of the property to you is recorded in the public land records. This deed contains your name and the property address, or at least enough information for someone to figure out the...

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Tag: Tips or Advice

Real estate predictions for 2014

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

How to choose a really good real estate agent

The bait ‘n’ switch: From an all-cash offer to not

A warning to recent homebuyers: Watch out for deed scam

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