by M.Celata Real Estate | Aug 11, 2022 | Title and Escrow, Uncategorized
Title Insurance. It’s a term we hear and see frequently – we see reference to it in the Sunday real estate section, in advertisements and in conversations with real estate brokers. If you’ve purchased a home before, you’re probably familiar with the benefits and...
by M.Celata Real Estate | Aug 11, 2022 | Title and Escrow, Uncategorized
Buying or selling a home (or other piece of real property) usually involves the transfer of large sums of money. It is imperative that the transfer of these funds and related documents from one party to another be handled in a neutral, secure and knowledgeable manner....
by M.Celata Real Estate | Aug 11, 2022 | Title and Escrow, Uncategorized
Sellers of real property will have certain information regarding the sale reported to the Internal Revenue Service. This required reporting is a consequence of the Tax Reform Act of 1986; it is intended to encourage taxpayer compliance and aid in audit and enforcement...
by M.Celata Real Estate | Aug 11, 2022 | Title and Escrow, Uncategorized
After months of searching, you’ve finally found it — your perfect dream home. But is it perfect? Will you be purchasing more than just a beautiful home? Will you also be acquiring liens placed on the property by prior owners? Have documents been recorded that...
by M.Celata Real Estate | Aug 11, 2022 | Title and Escrow, Uncategorized
What’s in a name? When a title company seeks to uncover matters affecting title to real property, the answer is, “Quite a bit.” Statements of Information provide title companies with the information they need to distinguish the buyers and sellers of real property from...
by M.Celata Real Estate | Aug 11, 2022 | Title and Escrow, Uncategorized
Creative financing: You’ve heard of it, and, as a seller, the idea sounds pretty attractive. But, do you know everything you need to know about carrying back a second; essentially, about becoming a lender? You better know the same things that financial institutions...
