If you are in the real estate business, then you must have paid for title insurance. Real estate investors often question what title insurance really is, and reasons for its requirement. Another concern is how they can save money on title insurance. The Title Search When you are selling a property, the Title Company or …

In the real estate business, following through is absolutely crucial. You will find that most people claim to see certain things through, but never do, which results in dropped deals, and overlooked tasks. Some people just keep passing on the responsibility. This unfortunately is not the ideal way to run a real estate business. You …

The Basement, simply because they are built into the ground has a greater possibility of being flooded, turning a once dry basement into a wet one. If the soil surrounding the basement is ‘water-heavy’, this then puts constant pressure on basement walls. Water also does follow the path of least resistance inside a home and …

When buying a house, a few important points will need looking into. A home inspection checklist comes in handy and ensures that all the important issues are resolved. Here are a few that must make it on your checklist: > Roof – check the roof level, make sure it does not sag. Ensure there are …

Anyone who takes on a home loan wants to find a way to reduce the interest rate. The good news is there are ways you can do it, even after the finalizing terms of the loan. One such method is a bi weekly mortgage plan. A bi weekly mortgage plan, usually offered by the lender …

Occasionally, homebuyers do not have enough funds for the traditional down payment and for the closing costs to buy a home. This is the case even when can easily afford the monthly payment. The solution is simple, get help from down payment assistance/ grant programs. A down payment assistance or grant program is where the …

The FHA reverse mortgage program, in situations where a mortgage has been settled in its entirety or with a small balance remaining, allows you to borrow funds against the equity of your home. This facility is provided to homeowners who presently live in the home that the borrowing is going to be made against and …