INFORMATION REGARDING IMPORTANT DATES FOR DELINQUENT TAXES IN GENESEE COUNTY ...

WHAT MAKES A DOCUMENT RECORDABLE? ...

WHAT TO BRING TO CLOSING ... ...

ESCROW FEE'S - WHO PAYS? ...

WHAT DOES A TITLE COMPANY DO? ...

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CONDITIONAL RECESSIONS ...

Quick and easy tips to help you set your goals for 2023 ...

Cute little story about the Night Before Christmas with a legal twist. ...

Information regarding Michigan Construction Lien Act and how it effects your property. ...

Quick and easy tips on how to read a title commitment ...

Information regarding common deed restrictions and how they effect the title of a home. ...

Information regarding purchasing a home from a Sheriff's Sale. ...

Information on what is required when selling a home that is included in bankruptcy proceedings. ...

Are you subject to capital gains on the sale of your real estate? Here is some information to help you. ...

Here is some helpful information regarding mortgage assumptions ...

Here is some helpful information regarding the process of quit title ...

Here are some tips on to stay safe from cyber criminals while purchasing your home. ...

Here are a list of requirements when having documents signed in a foreign country. ...

Here is what you need to know about and how to calculate transfer tax on the sale of a home. ...

Have you seen the Subdivision Control Act of 1967 on your title commitment? This is what it means. ...

Here are some tips for Realtors on how to stay safe when showing homes and meeting clients. ...

What you need to know about the Right To Farm Act ...

What to do when you list a home that has a Right To List Contract recorded against the title to the property. ...

Here is some information to help you with the process of working with an HOA when you list a property for sale to make the closing process go smoothly. ...

Today we feature Schedule B - II the exceptions to a title commitment. ...

Part 2 in our series on how to read a title commitment - Schedule B1 ...

Part 1 of our series - Nuts and Bolts of a Title Commitment. Schedule A ...

There are 2 types of types of title insurance: Owner’s Title Insurance (Owner’s Policy) and Lender’s Title Insurance (Loan Policy). There are similarities and differences between the 2 policies. ...

The Cannabis industry is plagued by the contradictions of States with legal marijuana laws, and that of the Federal Government’s controlled Substances Act. ...

Buy your home with confidence - get title insurance. ...

What is the difference between and Quit Claim Deed and a Warranty Deed? ...

What is a Ladybird Deed? ...

Here are some brief FYI’s regarding the rules regarding Foreign Investment in Real Property Tax Act of 1980 (FIRPTA). ...

Partial Claim Mortgages can be a surprise if the seller does not share with their Realtor. Pre-Title Work is a free tool that we do offer to our Realtor Partners to help avoid those bumps and have a smooth and happy transaction. ...

Working with an LLC? Here is some information about what is required for the LLC to sell or purchase real estate. We are always available to help answer any questions you may have ...

Escrow fees are generally dictated and negotiated in the purchase agreement. Below is a chart to showing the most common way fees are charged at a closing and commonly paid by each party. ...

Title companies play several key roles in the real estate transaction: review title, facilitate closings, file and record paperwork and issue insurance policies. ...

Below is some helpful information regarding who will receive the funds at closing. ...

A 1031 exchange allows an investor to defer the capital gains on the sale of a property. Here is some information to guide you through the process. ...

There are many types of liens that are used to secure assets. Here are the most common ways. ...

Part 3 in our series - Fiscal Year ...

Part 2 in our series - Calendar Year Method ...

Part 1 in our series - Due Date ...

Recently, companies have formed a new type of service which offers A deed monitoring services where they purport to regularly check the county records to identify any fraudulent activity involving the title to a homeowner’s property. ...

Working with a church and/or religious organization? Certain steps will need to be in place during the sale and in place prior to closing. Below is a list of documents that will be needed to sell a property owned by a religious organization. ...

There are several ways a person can hold title. Whichever option you choose can have a significant impact on your ability to transfer ownership rights in the future. ...

Have you received your 2022 assessment notice from your local assessor? Not sure how to read your notice of assessment? Here is a handy guide to help you navigate through your assessment letter. ...

Dealing with delinquent taxes on your property? Here are some frequently asked questions regarding delinquent taxes. ...

Selling Real Estate that requires Probate is not a bad thing. Working with a Probate Attorney can help make the process smooth and easy. ...

Working with a manufactured home? Has the affidavit of affixture already been placed in title? A pre-title search will tell you if the affidavit of affixture is or is not already in place. ...

A common question that we get is what is the difference between an Alta Title Policy vs a Eagle Title Policy. Besides cost, this chart will help show you the difference in coverage. ...

Closing Day is always a Happy Day! Your Realtor or Lender will always review the closing day process with you and let you know what you will need to bring with you on closing day. Here is a helpful chart to help you plan ahead for the big day. ...

What is a Land Contract? Here is some helpful information regarding Land Contracts. As always, our team is always available to answer any questions you may have. ...

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With a title insurance policy, you as owner, have an indemnity contract that will reimburse you for loss in the event someone asserts a claim against your property that is covered by the policy. ...

These questions will help you decide whether you’re ready for a home that's larger or in a more desirable location. If you answer yes to most of the questions, you may be ready to move. ...

In this issue: 10 Common Title Problems 4 Ways to Get Word-of-Mouth Recognition 3 Steps to Guiding Clients through Home Inspections and Repairs ...