Keep or Shred? A Post-Closing Document Checklist for Home Sellers and Home Buyers. My wife could not exactly be called a pack-rat but saving legal documents is definitely on her ‘must-be-OCD-about-this’ list. It’s really helpful to know what documentation should be saved and what can go. In my humble opinion, the document that needs to… Read More
Settlement Statement
Paradise Comes with High Closing Costs
Paradise Comes with High Closing Costs. Closing costs can change right up until the day that you close escrow. If your closing date changes, closing costs can change right along with it. Closing costs can, and do, differ in different places. Home buyers and sellers should always take estimated closing costs with a grain of… Read More
The Importance of the Title Commitment to a Smooth Closing
A document that few people pay attention to, can make or break your home purchase or sale. The Title Company often seems incidental to your real estate transaction but the role they play is critical. Other than that great kitchen or that sparkling pool, do you know exactly what you’re buying? The Title Company does… Read More