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Delivery of the Closing Disclosure
How and when the Closing Disclosure is delivered to the borrower is very important to ensure compliance with the new rules and a successful closing.
What is Homestead Exemption
Homestead exemption is a reduction in real estate taxes. There are several requirements to qualify for this exemption.
Title Insurance When Purchasing Property at a Foreclosure Sale
TITLE INSURANCE WHEN Should one purchase an Owner's Policy of Title Insurance when buying at a Foreclosure Sale? Particularly when paying cash for real property Particularly when paying cash for real property at a Sheriff's sale one should consider purchasing Owner's Title insurance. Ohio Revised Code 2329.191 requires title evidence as part of many foreclosure's and sheriff's sales. The purchaser at such sales may be protected as to some matters but the purchaser should consider an owner's policy if paying cash.
Why Should I Get a Title Search?
People often wonder, why should I have a title exam done?! I have owned the property forever, it's been in my family forever.
2015 Golf Outings
Chicago Title is always looking to help out our community by sponsoring local events. The Building Industry Association (BIA) held its 21st Annual James D. Burkhart Memorial Golf Outing at Oak Tree Golf Course on Friday June 19, 2015.
Deed Scam
If you’ve recently purchased a home, a scam may try to trick you out of more than $80.
Real Estate Tax Certificates
TAX CERTIFICATES The sale of Tax Certificates by the County Treasurer has been allowed under Ohio Revised Code Section 5721 for a number of years.
Five Things Real Estate Agents Need to Know Before August
Closing Disclosure explanation for real estate agents and talking points.
The New Closing Disclosure Explained
The New Closing Disclosure Explained
Counterfeit Cash
The nation has seen this increase occurring not just in small cash amounts, but has also witnessed a strong increase in the amount of cashier's checks and traveler's checks as well. Here is a look at a new scheme the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has put out as a warning