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Opinion: Title insurance is vital to protecting the American dream

Housing Wire

The capital markets depend on the due diligence, transparency, and protection our industry provides to do its job. In fact, our industry is so important that throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, title insurance professionals were deemed essential by the federal government. Why is a title search necessary for refinancing?

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How one mortgage fulfillment service increases efficiencies while minimizing risks

Housing Wire

HousingWire recently spoke with Brian Simon, president of Trelix Mortgage Fulfillment Services, about how Trelix helps its clients work more efficiently while still maintaining compliance and performing due diligence. HousingWire: How do Trelix services help users minimize risks and perform loan due diligence?

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Top Tips and Considerations For Buying Land

Realty Biz

However, the process involves intricate steps, from understanding zoning laws to securing financing and conducting due diligence. I have helped developers build and sell entire subdivisions from the ground up. Careful due diligence is necessary to ensure you don't make any significant mistakes.

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Stepping up the fight against fraud in mortgage lending

Housing Wire

The COVID-19 pandemic, coupled with skyrocketing refinance applications due to a low interest rate environment, have created a perfect storm for fraud. Fintech providers must continue developing solutions to make mortgages safe, on the front end and back end, while educating originators and lenders and protecting buyers and sellers.

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Things a Lawyer For Real Estate Does For Buyers

Realty Biz

Let's explore the different parties: Buyers Real estate attorneys work closely with buyers to navigate the complex legal aspects of purchasing a property. Lawyers do this by performing a title search. A real estate attorney conducts a thorough title search to uncover any issues and works to resolve them.

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Who Pays for the Appraisal and Why This Key Homebuying Step Is Worth Every Penny

HomeLight

Now it’s all about preparing for your closing. That means that between the time your offer is accepted and the day you close on your home, you and your lender will be in frequent contact as they review your finances and prepare your loan. One piece of information your lender will look at closely is the home appraisal.

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5 of the Top We Buy Houses For Cash Companies in New Jersey

HomeLight

Get an offer in as few as 48 hours and close in as little as 10 days. We Buy Houses companies in New Jersey typically promise quick, all-cash offers and ultra-fast closings, often in as few as seven days. If you accept the offer, you’ll both sign a contract and the closing process will begin. Request Offer. Halo Homebuyers.