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How Mortiles use technology and vendors services to push title searches into the future

Housing Wire

What drew you to the title search industry? They launched an in-house title company and I was fortunate to be mentored by Derrick & James, the title attorneys there who took me under their wing. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity. We invested close to $1.5 million into these technologies in 2024.

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Efficiency and innovation: Nancy Alley on ICE’s shift away from SDKs

Housing Wire

Many of these tools were designed to address problems of the past and haven’t evolved to match current needs and possibilities. NA: Over time, we’ve seen how legacy technology creates persistent challenges for lenders, such as developers leaving, solutions that struggle to scale, and the need for extensive manual workarounds.

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Today’s Mortgage Rates Rise by 10 basis Points: December 29, 2024

Marco Santarelli

These can include application fees, title search fees, and other administrative expenses. Work with Norada in 2025, Your Trusted Source for Turnkey Investment Properties Discover high-quality, ready-to-rent properties designed to deliver consistent returns. Contact us today to expand your real estate portfolio with confidence.

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Best Time to Refinance Your Mortgage: Expert Insights

Marco Santarelli

Title Search and Insurance: These fees are related to verifying ownership and protecting the lender's interest. Work with Norada, Your Trusted Source for Turnkey Investment Properties Discover high-quality, ready-to-rent properties designed to deliver consistent returns.

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What Documents Are Required for Selling an Inherited Property?

HomeLight

Letters of Administration: If no will is present, these letters serve as a court-issued document to designate an estate administrator. Current property ownership documents You’ll also need documentation to prove property ownership: Property deed and title documents: These establish legal ownership.

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What Should You Consider Before Buying a House As-Is?

Redfin

Some examples include: The property is in a flood zone The property is not zoned for its current use The property is or may be scheduled to be taken by a government by eminent domain , right-of-way, easement, etc. This means that due diligence prior to entering into an as-is contract is an absolute must.

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17 First-Time Homebuyer Mistakes to Consider and How to Avoid Them

Redfin

What many first-time buyers don’t realize is that there are national, state, and even local programs designed to help break down these barriers for new buyers. Refraining from negotiating closing costs Closing costs include fees for services like the home appraisal and title search, typically paid out of pocket at closing.