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Everything You Need to Know About Home Title Theft

 In this article, we will discuss the implications of home title theft and provide essential tips to help protect your property.

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What is Title Insurance, and Do I Need It?

One question we often get asked by homebuyers is – Do I need to buy owner’s title insurance? The short and easy answer is, yes!

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What Does a Title Company Do?

Hiring a title company avoids this chaos by protecting you from any liability with title insurance; title companies are critically important parts of the closing process.

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Capping 1031 exchanges is a recipe for stagnation

An essential tool in the rebuilding of our American economy is at serious risk as part of the $1.8 trillion American Families Plan being considered in Washington — and the damage will be felt in every state, city and town still reeling from the ravages of COVID-19.

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When Do I Get My Loan Closing Disclosure?

If an eligible loan proceeds from Estimate to closing, creditors must provide a Closing Disclosure f...

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What Is The Debt-To-Income Ratio (DTI)?

Measuring your existing debts against your existing income is one part of a lender's required assess...

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What Are VA Home Loans?

What Are VA Loans? As the video says, the name is misleading - they're not loans FROM the VA. ...

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What Are The Major Types Of VA Loans?

What Are The Major Types Of VA Loans? Major Veterans Affairs loan programs described in this vide...

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What Is A Certificate of Eligibility, or COE?

What Is A Certificate of Eligibility, or COE? The COE is the key document that verifies to lenders t...

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What Is A Rate Lock?

One critical term that often leaves people scratching their heads is "rate lock.”

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Understanding Your Loan: Closing Disclosure Page 1

The first page of your Closing Disclosure documents: The Loan Amount - the total you will actually...

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What Does Ability To Repay Mean?

 Crescent Title will delve into what the ability to repay a mortgage means, and why it's so critical in the home buying process.

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