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Title: In real estate, title determines who has legal ownership and the right to use a piece of property. Defective...

Four Common Types of Real Estate Title

When you purchase property, the type of title you choose defines who has the legal rights of ownership. Don’t treat...

Real Estate Term of the Week

Deferred Maintenance: The practice of postponing maintenance activities such as repairs on a home. Examples are broken windows, missing shingles,...

How to Budget for Home Maintenance

There are two important parts to home ownership: the purchase process and ongoing maintenance. Unprepared buyers focus on what they...

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Title Examiner: One who examines and determines the condition and status of real estate titles....

The Reality Checks of Real Estate

As well-informed as some buyers and sellers may be about real estate, there are still popular misconceptions that Realtors® continue...

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Smart Home: A home equipped with lighting, heating, and electronic devices that can be controlled remotely by phone or computer....

Tips for Keeping Your Home Safe During the Holidays

The list of things to accomplish can grow out of control during the holidays. With all the decorating, cleaning, shopping,...

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