Just when we thought home sales were shifting toward downsizing, we get NAR’s news release that reports sales of existing homes priced above $1M jumped over 16% in October from a year ago, and outperformed every other price segment … As the U.S. stock market raises, so do sales of million-dollar homes, a relationship notRead more
Over the years it has been a challenge to read what the Fed says, let alone what it is going to do. Today, we have a breath of fresh air, if the economic weather holds fast. This week’s Economic Focus covers important topics recently discussed by Federal Reserve Governor Jerome Powell. [read more]
Whether you are buying a home or selling your existing property, there will inevitably be fees and costs associated with the transaction of real estate. Ticor Title is happy to share with our clients and associates a breakdown of Closing Costs. Exactly who pays what, to whom and for what purpose? Remember these are justRead more
In this month’s edition of Consumer Focus, we cover topics ranging from the time-value of money, important tips for hiring a contractor, basics about the effectiveness of Open Houses, and simple tips to pay off your mortgage sooner! Click here to read full articles.
About seven years have passed since the big housing bubble burst and we learned the dangers of loose credit underwriting and over-relaxed lending standards. Now Federal Regulators are easing away from the stringent guidelines … [read more]
A statement of information is a form routinely requested from the buyer, seller, and borrower in a real estate transaction where title insurance is sought. The completed form provides the title company with information needed to adequately examine documents so as to disregard matters which do not affect the property to be insured. Every dayRead more
Ticor Title takes pride in informing our clients and associates on the very latest regulatory measures that affect consumers. Take for example, the latest change to statutory certificates through Senate Bill 1050. Senate Bill 1050 is the latest change to the form and wording of the statutory certificates of acknowledgment, jurat and proof of executionRead more