What Do I Get At Closing?

by | Jul 26, 2017 | Title and Closing

  For most real estate loans, you will receive a Closing Disclosure 3 business days before loan consummation – which frequently happens at the closing meeting. At the meeting itself you should receive a copy of your Mortgage Note – your obligation to repay- your...

What Makes Up Closing Costs?

by | Jul 26, 2017 | Title and Closing

  What you’ll see in this video is, there may be closing costs customary or unique to a certain locality but closing costs are usually made up of the following: Attorney’s or escrow fees (Yours and your lender’s if applicable) Property taxes (to cover...

What Can I Expect To Happen On Closing Day?

by | Jul 26, 2017 | Title and Closing

  While this video simplifies things to help you remember: you’ll present your paid homeowner’s insurance policy or a binder and receipt showing that the premium has been paid. The closing agent will then list the money you owe the seller remainder of...

What Is An Escrow Account? Do I Need One?

by | Jul 26, 2017 | Title and Closing

  As we show you in this video, an escrow account is an account, established by your lender, to set aside a portion of your monthly mortgage payment to cover annual charges for homeowner’s insurance mortgage insurance (if applicable), and property taxes....

What Are Real Estate Commissions?

by | Apr 4, 2014 | Title and Closing

http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/jpdmbc3zx6?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Like the video says – real estate agents aren’t paid by the hour!They’re paid a percentage of the purchase price in a successful real estate transaction. When one...

Closing Costs Explained Visually

by | Apr 3, 2014 | Title and Closing

http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/fpzpj414rc?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Purchasing a home is exciting. Once escrow begins, the excitement can change to frustration, particularly if you are not ready for the closing costs that quickly...