Author: Madison Settlement Services
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What is Title Insurance on a House?
Real Estate transactions can come with a roller coaster of concerns. There are ways to protect yourself as the homebuyer as well as your mortgage lender, from some of the problems that can arise. When you’re making the exciting decision to buy a house, title insurance offers some peace of mind. In the instances of defective titles,… Read more
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Common Title Insurance Myths
In this article, we debunk some of the most common title insurance myths. If you are not familiar with title insurance, then we highly recommend checking out this title insurance post! These fact vs. fiction topics are great for both realtors and homebuyers to have and to know. Myth #1: You Do Not Get Full Protection… Read more
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Stop Wire Fraud in Its Tracks
HomeBuying 101: How to Stop Wire Fraud in Its Tracks There ain’t no rest for the wicked when it comes to buying/selling a home. Cyber criminals are getting super sneaky with stealing your money and identity. Stop wire fraud in its tracks today by following these tips. With the help from Old Republic Title and Madison Settlements, you… Read more
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How Often Can You Refinance Your Home?
Over the past couple of years, there has been a housing market as well as a refinancing boom. Maybe you’ve already refinanced but aren’t sure if you can do it again. In this article, we’re answering the question of ‘How often can you refinance your home?’ Did you know that you can refinance your home as… Read more
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Real Estate Agents – Learn How to Use LinkedIn to Grow Your Brand
Are you a real estate agent looking to broaden your brand and find potential clients? LinkedIn is a great way to do just that! Earlier this year, our Madison team hosted a free webinar alongside Sam T. of WEST & Tom B. of WFG titled ‘Grow Your Authority Using LinkedIn.’ You might be thinking that LinkedIn is not a good marketing… Read more
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How to Use QR Codes to Increase Business
QR codes have certainly made quite the comeback these past couple of years. In this free webinar, you’ll learn how to use QR codes to increase business and your brand. These QR codes are a great and inexpensive/free way to interact with real estate clients. This webinar, brought to you by our Madison Settlements team, Sam T.… Read more
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What Does a Title Company Do?
When you’re looking to do a residential real estate purchase or refinance, or a commercial purchase, you may be wondering what a title company can do for you. First, What Role Does a Title Company Play? The most important role the title company plays is making sure the title to a property is valid. Using a search, the… Read more
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What Does Zones of Dewatering Influence Mean in Maryland Counties?
Decoding and deciphering House Bills can be a bit of a headache. However, how does House Bill 399, Zones of Dewatering Influence, signed into legislation and effective October 1, 2021, affect homebuyers in certain Maryland counties? We’re going to walk you through what this Bill means and how it affects real estate agents as well as homebuyers/sellers.… Read more
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A Beginner’s Guide to Buying a Home
Purchasing a home for the first time can be exciting, scary, overwhelming, happy… essentially an emotional roller coaster. Knowing what to expect is helpful, so we’ve put together a beginner’s guide to buying a home to help you along the way. Guide to Homebuying #1 – Price Range First things first, you’ll want to decide… Read more
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Facebook Ads for Real Estate Agents Made Simple
Facebook Ads for Real Estate Agents Made Simple – a Madison Settlements, WFG & WEST Webinar Are you a real estate agent looking to expand your business and marketing via Facebook (and even Instagram)? Madison Settlements, WFG, & WEST have teamed up for a free webinar discussing Facebook Ads for real estate agents. Don’t let this… Read more