When a real estate transaction involves a foreign seller, the closing process may include an additional federal requirement known as the Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act, or FIRPTA.…
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New FinCEN Rule
🏡 New FinCEN Rule: What Real Estate Buyers Need to know Starting March 1, 2026, a new nationwide reporting rule from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) will take effect…
A Buyer’s Guide to Escrow Deposits and Title Insurance
Intro: When buying a home, you’ll encounter plenty of unfamiliar terms, and “escrow deposit” is often one of the most confusing. Buyers commonly ask who holds the money, how it’s…
Buying a Home May Help Shield You from Inflation
It feels like everything is getting more expensive these days. That’s because inflation has remained higher than normal for longer than expected – and that’s impacting the costs of goods,…
Why Two Title Insurance Policies
First-Time Buyer Dilemma: “As first-time homebuyers, we’re carefully managing our finances to cover the down payment, closing costs, and moving expenses. Our lender’s closing cost estimate listed ‘Owner’s Title Insurance’…
5 Things Your Title Company Should And 5 They Shouldn’t Do
When buying a home, one of the key players you’re going to deal with in the process is the Title Company. Below are 5 things your Title Company should do…