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Title Insurance 101: Everything You Need to Know

Buying a new home can certainly be an overwhelming and sometimes frightening thing, especially if you’re completely new to this game. There are so many components involved in buying real estate that buyers need to be aware of in order for a transaction to successfully take place, including a little something called “title insurance.”

The thing is, many buyers are completely unfamiliar with title insurance and why it’s necessary when real estate switches hands.

Should Buyers Consider a Probate Sale?

Just about every home buyer is looking for a good deal on a home purchase. After all, why pay more for a home than necessary? If you can pay less for a property, you’d likely take that opportunity, and there are plenty of deals on the market to be had if you know where to look.

What is the MLS and How Does it Work?

Whether you’re a newbie buyer or seller or have bought and sold homes a few times over the years, you’ve most likely heard of the MLS, or Multiple Listing Service.

In today’s competitive real estate market, it’s important for sellers to take advantage of all effective marketing platforms to get the word out there about their homes, and the MLS is the most widely known online database out there.

INFOGRAPHIC: California Sales Report For March 2018

Sellers: Before You Finalize Your Taxes, Here are 5 Write-Offs

Paying taxes is never fun, but you may be able to find ways to keep a little extra money in your pocket when filing. Keeping tabs on specific transactions related to your home throughout the year can help you minimize your capital gains tax obligation if you happen to make a profit on the sale of your home.

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