Author: Madison Settlement Services
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Commonly Asked Title Insurance Questions
Whether you’re a realtor, a lender, or a homebuyer, we’ve basically been asked it all when it comes to title insurance. This ‘Commonly Asked Title Insurance Questions’ post is courtesy of our Madison North locations in Pennsylvania (Selinsgrove, Lewisburg, Lewistown and Williamsport) – and what they frequently get asked. These questions range from the cost of… Read more
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What Is Escrow?
You’ll hear the term “Escrow” mentioned frequently during the homebuying and selling process. This article will break down and answer the question of what exactly it is – whether you are a real estate agent wanting to hand out something to clients, or a first-time homebuyer! Let’s define the term first. The Oxford Languages definition of escrow… Read more
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Types of Mortgage Loans
Just like house shopping, chances are, you are also mortgage loan shopping when first-time homebuying. There are numerous types of mortgage loans out there, so our goal is to break down the most popular different types of mortgages. This will hopefully help you decide which mortgage loan path is best suited for you and your home. Plus,… Read more
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What Is a Title Insurance Policy?
If a natural disaster were to happen to your home, you would have home insurance to cover the financial loss, right? The same goes for title insurance. If there was a potential title issue on a home you are purchasing, you *should* have a title insurance policy to protect yourself and your investment from any financial… Read more
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The Best Apps for Real Estate Agents
Essentially, there really is an app for just about everything under the sun. With the help of Sam & Tom, here are our top picks for the best apps for real estate agents for 2021! Courtesy of our free webinar, we are discussing phone apps that not only save you time, but they also help you… Read more
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Should I Refinance My Mortgage?
You’ve come across this article most likely because you’re interested in answering ‘Should I refinance my mortgage?’ Well, you have come to the right place! While rates are ever-changing, one thing is for certain, the refinance rates for 2020/2021 have been in the record lows. We’re talking in the low to mid-2 percent range as of late.… Read more
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How to Impress Real Estate Clients
Top Tips on How to Impress Clients in Real Estate & How to Keep Them Coming Back! In a world where it seems everyone has a screen in front of them or is constantly running from place to place, you can stand out from the crowd (in this case, from other agents) by following a… Read more
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Who Pays for Title Insurance?
If you find that you have somehow landed on this article, chances are, you want to know the answer to the question ‘Who pays for title insurance?’ Before we get straight to the answer, are you up to date with what title insurance is and who does title insurance protect? Here is the straight and to… Read more
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What Homebuyers Should Expect During Closing
You’ve done it – you’ve bought a home. Congratulations! You are *almost* an official homeowner. But before you get too excited, check out these steps of what homebuyers should expect during closing. Choose a Closing Agent Typically when you work with a real estate agent, he or she will work with a closing agent to… Read more
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How Much is Title Insurance?
Before we dive into answering ‘how much is title insurance?’, let us establish what it exactly is and why it is such a wise and recommended investment to make when buying your home. How Much Does Title Insurance Cost? First and foremost, a title is the right to own or use your property. With a one-time fee,… Read more