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Buying a House from a Builder

What to Think About When Buying a House from a Builder When buying a house from a builder, you need to be aware of several key things to expect and look for, so that your interests are protected from the outset of the transaction. Satisfaction and customer service are critical when buying a new house from a builder. This means that the builder should make each step in the building and buying process as simple as possible for you. You should always be treated like a valued customer even after you move into your new home. Expect that your builder and/or ... Read more

What is Title Insurance and Why Should I Buy it?

What Exactly is Title Insurance? Most people today, when purchasing a home, are unaware of what title insurance is, why they should buy it, and if they do buy it, who they should purchase it from. This type of insurance is a product offered by your real estate lawyer on behalf of various title insurance companies that protect your ownership interest on a property you are purchasing from losses that may result from unknown title defects at the time of closing. Why it’s Important For example, imagine shortly after you bought your home, you found out that there are two outstanding building permits ... Read more