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Living Trusts
Estate planners often recommend Living Trusts as a viable option…
Mechanic’s Liens
The Mechanics’ Lien law provides special protection to contractors,…
Mello-Roos
In purchasing your new home, your future monthly payments will…
Underground Heating Oil Tanks
Underground heating oil tanks can pose many potential problems…
Understanding Foreclosures
It is an unfortunate commentary, but when economic activity declines…
Creative Financing
Creative financing: You’ve heard of it, and, as a seller, the…
Required Reporting to the I.R.S.
Sellers of real property will have certain information regarding…
Statements of Information
What’s in a name?
When a title company seeks to uncover matters…
The Functions of an Escrow
Buying or selling a home (or other piece of real property) usually…
Closing Costs When Buying or Refinancing a Home
This is a detailed summary of costs you may have to pay when…
The Advantages of Different Types of Mortgage Lenders
What kind of lender is best?
If you ask a loan officer, “What…
The Biweekly Mortgage – Who Needs It?
Have you received an advertisement offering to save you thousands…
The No-Cost Thirty Year Fixed Rate Mortgage
There really is no such thing as a no-cost mortgage loan. There…
Where Does the Money Come From for Mortgage Loans?
In the olden days, when someone wanted a home loan they walked…
Which ARM is the Best Alternative?
How would you like a mortgage loan where you did not have to…
Your Savings and Down Payment
Your First Step Toward Buying a Home
When preparing to buy…