How to Avoid Private Mortgage Insurance  

How to Avoid Private Mortgage Insurance  

For first-time homebuyers, purchasing a home is an exciting milestone, however, one cost that many may not know about is Private Mortgage Insurance or PMI. Often required by lenders for mortgages with a 20% or less down payment, this additional cost will be added to...
What is Escrow in Real Estate?  

What is Escrow in Real Estate?  

You would not want to pay the seller of a home until they are ready to hand over the keys to your new home. And as an owner, you don’t want to hand over the title and the key to the property until you get paid. One way to make sure your funds stay secure is by using...
What is Title Insurance? Benefits for Buyers 

What is Title Insurance? Benefits for Buyers 

Buying a new home is a huge investment that is worth protecting. With title insurance, both lenders and borrowers will be protected from any issues and defects associated with the home’s title. There are many benefits to purchasing a policy, but what is title...