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Unwrapping what to expect in your home inspection, appraisal and closing

Housing Wire

Have you budgeted for closing costs? Before you get overwhelmed, take comfort that critical milestones of home inspection, appraisal and closing processes are all great ways to get more acquainted with your prospective new home. Should the appraisal come in lower than the contract price, the closing process may be impacted.

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AmTrust Title introduces MidPoint

Housing Wire

New York-based AmTrust Title Insurance Company on Tuesday introduced MidPoint , its new title closing solution enabling title agents to work outside their geographic areas to serve clients nationwide. AmTrust Title is a wholly owned subsidiary of AmTrust Financial Services, Inc.

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ATA National Title Group expands footprint in Michigan

Housing Wire

On Tuesday, Farmington, Michigan-based ATA National Title Group announced its acquisition of Absolute Title on Tuesday. The firm will be rebranded as Absolute Title Agency. The transaction closed on February 18 and the terms of the deal were not disclosed. We have long targeted the Ann Arbor area for expansion.”.

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Connecticut Home Sellers Can Expect to Pay These Closing Costs

HomeLight

If you’re selling a home in Connecticut, you should familiarize yourself with closing costs that sellers pay to finalize the transaction. The average closing costs for home sellers fall between 6% to 10% of the home’s sale price. Some closing costs apply to nearly every home sale. Source: (Roger Starnes Sr / Unsplash).

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Are Closing Costs Tax Deductible?

Redfin

But what if you recently bought a home, are closing costs tax-deductible? Before answering that question, it’s a good idea to understand what closing costs are and what is typically included in them. What Are Closing Costs? Closing costs are the fees you pay when you obtain a mortgage loan. Title Search.

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What Does It Mean to Back Out of a Home Purchase?

HomeLight

This action is more formally known as rescinding or voiding a residential home purchase agreement. This decision can occur at various stages – after an offer is made but before it’s accepted, after signing a purchase agreement, or even days before the closing.

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Stewart says business is getting back to normal

Housing Wire

Total direct title revenue grew 24% from a year prior to $423.1 Non-commercial domestic title revenue was responsible for $282.3 million of the direct title revenue, which Stewart primarily attributed to increased residential purchase transactions and scale. Commercial domestic revenue came in at $93.1 compared to 17.9%

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