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Why it’s important to invest in title insurance

Owning a home is a huge accomplishment, requiring many steps. A crucial step to the homebuying process it to secure the title of the property. Having the title to the home means your name is identified in connection with property ownership. What is title insurance? Title insurance offers protection for lenders and ...

What’s the “Emotional” Return on Investment of a New Home?

Chances are, you’ve heard the expression, “Your home is your biggest investment.” For most homeowners, that’s true. So, when you’re shopping for a new home, it’s important to consider the financial opportunity of any purchase. Ideally, you want a home that is likely to increase in value over time. In other ...

Selling: Should You Sell Your Own Home?

Photo by Paul Velgos via Shutterstock If you’ve never sold a home, you might not understand the complexities of what your agent provides for you. You could be tempted to sell your home on your own. After all, with the availability of the Internet, how hard could it be? According to most ...

Get the Most Out of Your Home Inspection

A home inspection is a valuable opportunity for a property buyer. If a homebuyer knows how to plan for an inspection, he or she should have no trouble getting the most out of this opportunity. Now, let's take a look at three tips to help you get ready for a home ...