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Opinion: What you need to know for a successful real estate transaction

Housing Wire

Real estate transactions can be complicated, especially when it comes to titles and escrow. As a professional in the industry with over twenty years of experience, I know that two of the most crucial aspects of any real estate transaction are title and escrow. So why are title and escrow so important?

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So You Want To Purchase A Power Of Sale, Do You?

Toronto Realty Blog

TorontoRealtyBlog I’ll tell you which call I have not received in quite some time: the good, ‘ole, “power of sale” seeker. A power of sale can come in many different shapes and sizes. There’s a common misconception that all power of sales are for run-down properties, but they’re not.

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Mr. Cooper’s profits increase to $275M in Q3

Housing Wire

On Wednesday, top executives at the company told analysts that Mr. Cooper is now the largest servicer in the country and will continue to grow its portfolio by acquiring large bulks of mortgage servicing rights (MSRs), mainly from banks expecting additional capital requirements through Basel III rules. Mr. Cooper had 4.3

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How to vet private money lenders for real estate investing

Housing Wire

In comparison to larger banks or even a local credit union, private lending is more reliant on relationships. Unlike a major bank that the Federal Reserve backs, a private money lender is risking his or her own money. Escrow officers and title agents. How to Locate a Reputable Private Money Lender.

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Short Sale Closing Costs: What Buyers Should Know

HomeLight

If a homeowner falls behind on their mortgage payments, a short sale is one potential way of correcting course. That being said, the home purchase process is a lot more complicated and drawn out with a short sale because it all hinges on the oversight and approval of a third party: the mortgage lender. Short sales 101.

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How Long Does a Short Sale Take? What to Expect When You’re Buying Short

HomeLight

And if the house you’ve landed on is listed as a short sale, you could be in for a long ride. Though short sales aren’t as prevalent today as they were following the Great Recession , they’re not impossible to find, and good deals for buyers can still be had. What exactly is a short sale? Source: (Freedomz / ShutterStock).

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11 Things to Know About Escrow When Buying a House

Realty Biz

These days, having a neutral third party to make sure everyone is satisfied with the sale and purchase can give both buyer and seller more peace of mind. . Many home buyers and sellers know that escrow is a financial arrangement with a third party who holds money or other property until the terms of the sale are complete.