First-time home buyers search high and low for real estate closing advice. The real estate closing process generates unfathomable stress, especially for first-time home buyers. Prospective home Buyers await news regarding appraisals, property inspections, and title searches. With so many moving pieces, it is challenging to maintain constant vigilance over the process. Plymouth Title Guaranty […]
Economy Gains Jobs; Unemployment Drops In March, the economy gained 916,000 jobs and revisions added 156,000 more. Strength was seen in the hospitality and construction sectors. The unemployment rate dropped from 6.2% to 6.0%. Average hourly earnings, an indicator of wage growth, fell slightly. They were 4.2% higher than a year ago, down from 5.2% […]
To most people, the words ‘deed’ and ‘title’ are interchangeable. But there are actually major differences between the two that are important to understand before you start the process of a real estate transaction. What is a Deed? A deed is the actual physical, legal document that confirms ownership of a property and typically has […]
Recent reports have continued to show reasons for positivity related to the economy in job growth and inflation, but many investors continue to worry about the long-term effects leading into the rest of the year. Mortgage Rates Continue to Rise Mortgage rates have been on an upward path this year and stronger-than-expected economic data has […]
Real estate transactions can be exciting for all parties involved, but without proper research and protection, you can find yourself on the bad end of a title issue that could challenge your rights as a homeowner. Here are a few of the most common real estate title issues and what you can do to protect […]
Market Update: Stimulus Aid, Increased Mortgage Rates, and Continued Growth in the Housing Markets With more information and reports released, we can learn more about how the economy is continuing to move during a hectic start to 2021. Inflation Remains Low; Investors Wary of a Late 2021 Spike While current inflation levels remain low, investors […]
What happens when a property owner cannot pay back their debts or fail to pay taxes? Property liens. Though many have heard of them, few know exactly how they work, how to get rid of them, and even how a smart investor can profit from them. What is a Properly Lien? In short, a lien […]
Market Update: Stimulus Packages, Mortgage Rates, and Unemployment Reports With constant change and uncertainty surrounding much of 2021 from the ongoing pandemic, potential COVID stimulus, and volatile mortgage rates, the latest reports share their positives and negatives. Update on Mortgage Rates and the Housing Market The Democratic sweep in the Georgia Senate runoff election was […]
In major mortgage industry news to start the new year, one of the country’s largest mortgage companies has officially gone public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) after a multibillion-dollar merger. What is United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM)? United Wholesale Mortgage (UWM) is the second-largest mortgage originator in America (behind Quicken Loans). It was founded […]
Most people understand the necessity behind purchasing title insurance, but few know that there are two distinct kinds of title insurance, and even fewer know the differences between them. Owner’s and Lender’s title insurance are similar in nature but cover two different sides of a real estate transaction. The Types of Title Insurance There are […]