Do You Really Need Title Insurance?
v=n9Vh2rVrJIQ Buying a home is a significant investment, but do you really need title insurance?
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Home Insurance
Homeowners, wind and flood insurance costs and tips for Naples and Southwest Florida homes.
Title Company or Attorney for Your Florida Closing?
Should you use a title company or a real estate attorney for your Florida closing? How each works and how to choose.
A Guide to Choosing the Best Home Watch Service
A home watch service can be invaluable. However, with numerous options available, how do you choose the best home watch service for...
Managing the aftermath of a hurricane
Any natural disaster that hits and does damage can have lasting affects.
Determine fair market value for a home
In its simplest sense, fair market value (FMV) is the price that an home would sell for on the open market.
5 New Year’s resolutions every homeowner should make
We all know the drill... We are approaching the new year and everyone is busy making their list of what they will...
Why buy flood insurance?
Why buy flood insurance in Florida even if your lender doesn't require it, and how flood zones and coverage options work.
Settlement statements & closing costs
One thing I hear often causes a little anxiety for buyers and sellers is that you don't see your final settlement statements...
How lenders view debt to income
How mortgage lenders view your debt-to-income ratio, what counts as debt and how DTI affects how much home you can buy.
Understanding mortgage insurance
Mortgage Insurance is a topic most people have heard of but many don't understand. What is mortgage insurance? Who pays for mortgage...
What is title insurance?
How many different insurances are there with home purchases... home insurance, title insurance, mortgage insurance?
Understanding closing costs
Real estate transactions can be complex with lots of moving parts and considerations. There are a lot of factors, due dates, and...