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The best hard money lenders in 2025 + hard money loans explained

Housing Wire

The best hard money loans for real estate depend on your investment strategy, whether youre financing a short-term flip, a rental property or a large-scale development. Youll also learn how hard money loans work, what it takes to get approved and key factors to consider before applying.

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The AOL debate rages on

Housing Wire

Fannie Mae dropped a bomb on the title insurance industry in April 2022, when it adjusted its selling guide to allow the purchase of loans using attorney opinion letters (AOLs). For context, Fannie Mae purchased a total of 1.151 million loans in 2022.

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The title insurance industry prepares for battle

Housing Wire

As a result, many title firms have found revenue coming from different sources, including stronger than expected commercial revenue and other mortgage products such as home equity lines of credit (HELOCs). national commercial services, told HousingWire last November. “It

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Tips For Researching a Home’s History

Realty Biz

Although the immediate attention of any buyer goes towards the financial aspects, like loans and credit history, it is instrumental to thoroughly understand how to verify the history of the house you intend to buy. Not only written commercial documents, but also a photography archive, maps, old newspaper articles. Title Search.

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Top Tips and Considerations For Buying Land

Realty Biz

Zoning determines land use, such as residential, commercial, or agricultural. Next, we'll explore financing options and the specifics of land loans, a critical step in acquiring land. If traditional loans are unattainable, explore alternatives like seller financing, personal loans, or partnering with investors.

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House Deed vs Title: How to Keep Their Meanings Straight

HomeLight

Essentially, title and deed are both related to the important question of who truly owns a particular piece of real estate and has the rights to it. Let’s take a deeper look at what a house title is; the different types of deeds used in real estate; and related terms including chain of title, title search, title insurance, and title abstract.

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What Does a Real Estate Lawyer Do?

Rochester Real Estate

Title Search and Examination Before completing a real estate transaction, verifying the property’s title is crucial to ensure it is free from any liens, encumbrances, or disputes. Real estate lawyers conduct thorough title searches to uncover property ownership rights issues.