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“TSG”—The Trustee Sale Guarantee
What is a TSG? A “Trustee Sale Guarantee”, commonly referred to as “TSG”, is a title report given to a trustee to provide recorded...
Apr 17, 20232 min read
How many names can be on a mortgage?
You’re ready to buy a house, but you’re buying it with other people. That begs several questions: How many owners can a home have? How...
Apr 14, 20234 min read
5 Remodeling Trends to Watch as More Owners Upgrade
Home improvement remains a hot trend as people update their spaces to be more functional for the long-term. Facing lean housing...
Apr 12, 20233 min read
Everything You Need To Know About Title Insurance
The decision to purchase a home (or other real property) or refinance is probably the largest and most important financial decision you...
Apr 10, 20238 min read
How and Why to Refinance Your Mortgage
Definition of mortgage refinance A mortgage refinance replaces your current home loan with a new one. Often people refinance to reduce...
Apr 7, 20234 min read
Home Prices Suddenly Jump After Several Months of Declines
Unexpectedly strong home sales at the start of this year reversed a sharp, several-month decline in home prices. Mortgage rates are...
Apr 5, 20232 min read
How Escrow Protects Parties in Financial Transactions
What Is Escrow? Escrow is a legal concept describing a financial agreement whereby a third party holds an asset or money on behalf of two...
Apr 3, 20236 min read
Are Home Prices Already Done Falling?
Some people might like the idea of perpetual appreciation in the housing market, but others know that the industry was badly in need of a...
Mar 31, 20232 min read
What You Should Know About For Sale By Owner
Sdenia Ponce Title Advisor 619-581-7226 Sdenia.Ponce@LTIC.com
Mar 30, 20231 min read
Mortgage demand gets a boost from bank volatility, but it may be short-lived
Stress in the banking system turned out to be a boon for the U.S. mortgage market. As investors hid in the relative safety of the bond...
Mar 29, 20232 min read
What Is A Quitclaim Deed
Why you might someday want a quitclaim deed: The process of buying a home can be complex, particularly when the home is currently owned...
Mar 27, 20233 min read
Prepare for Flood, Mudslide or Other Insurance Claims Related to Wildfire
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Mar 22, 20231 min read
Why Are Home Inspections Important?
Professional home inspections are an important step when purchasing a home. It can help avoid any unforeseen issues and problems. An...
Mar 20, 20232 min read
The 2 MAIN FACTORS For Causing Low Housing Inventory
Tyler Timmer (619) 609-9292 Tyler@seikoproperties.com BRE# 02084963
Mar 6, 20231 min read
Millennial Buyers Are The Biggest Segment Of Home Buyers In the Current Market
Sdenia Ponce (619)-581-7226 www.SDBestTitleTeam.com
Jan 11, 20231 min read
2 Ways To Get A Lower Interest Rate
Tyler Timmer (619) 609-9292 Tyler@seikoproperties.com BRE# 02084963
Jan 9, 20231 min read
Mortgage Rates Move Lower For The 4th Day 11/9/22
We're in the middle of a 4 day week culminating in one of the most important events of the year for interest rates. Thursday morning...
Nov 9, 20221 min read
REAL ESTATE Consumer confidence in the housing market hits a all-time low. 11/7/22
Rising mortgage rates, high home prices and uncertainty in the overall economy have Americans feeling more pessimistic about the state of...
Nov 7, 20222 min read
What Determines Your Mortgage Rate?
Tyler Timmer with The Robinson SP Group is going to quickly talk about what determines your mortgage rate and how to get the lowest...
Nov 7, 20221 min read
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