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Wondering how houses are valued? Or want to increase your home value? Read our blog to learn about the factors that impact your home value!

Factors That Impact The Value Of Your Home I. Neighborhood Several neighborhood factors positively impact the value of your home, most notably its walkability score which is the home’s proximity to schools, shopping, parks, and other urban amenities. In a recent study, homes in neighborhoods with a higher walkability score sold for close

Moving into a new home is exciting, but can also be stressful. Here are some tips to help make the process easier.

Moving? Here Are Ways to Make The Process Easier You’ve been searching and finally found your dream home! As exciting as it is, you now will have to face the hard part…packing. If you plan it right, packing can be a very easy process!   Plan The Move The key to being stress-free is to plan before you even start the move. By doing this, yo

Need to understand property deeds and why they are a necessity?

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Is A Deed Necessary? A deed is a legal document that conveys ownership and proves ownership of real property. This document includes a description of the property and discloses all known outstanding liens or judgements.   Types of Deeds General Warranty Deed This type of deed is mainly used for residential purcha

Ready to purchase a home but unsure what Title Insurance is?

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What is Title Insurance? What is Title? Title refers to the legal rights the owner has to a property. When purchasing a home, the buyer has to ensure it has a clear title and is free from liens or other ownership claims. What is Title Insurance? Title insurance is a one-time premium that’s used to protect homebuyers and m

Worried about losing your home to foreclosure? Don't know whether to do a short sale or short payoff? Read our blog to stay informed!

Short Sale or Short Payoff? What are my options if I can’t pay my mortgage? Will I lose my home to foreclosure?   If you are having difficulty paying your mortgage, your financial health will determine whether you qualify for a “short sale” or “short payoff”. Liquidation is the only option in a short sale wher

Credit score is the ultimate ranking system that tells your financial story. Don't know what it is? Want to improve it?

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Credit Score, The Ultimate Ranking System WHAT IS IT? Credit score is a number scale between 300-850 that reflects your credit worthiness. This number is based on credit history: number of open accounts, credit utilization, and repayment history among other factors. Lenders use credit scores to evaluate the financial stability of a consumer

Have you received a notice of Lis Pendens? Don't know what it is or how it affects you?

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What is a Lis Pendens? WHAT IS A LIS PENDENS? A Lis Pendens is referred to as a “notice of pending action”. It’s an official notice to the public that a lawsuit involving a claim on a property has been filed. The notice can last for three years from the filing date. If there’s a good cause shown, the notice may re