Buying A Home

The real estate market has changed dramatically over the past couple of years. Even if you are a seasoned investor, it pays to employ the services of a real estate attorney and a licensed realtor. Even with their expertise, the links below will lead you to some basic, though helpful, information. Of course, if you have any questions, Seminole Title Company stands ready to assist you in any way we can.

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What are the Standard Closing Costs for a Seller?
There are many variables associated with costs actually charged in a real estate closing. For instance, a cash deal can be much easier to close than one involving mortgage financing…
How Does Title Insurance Work?
Title companies find and fix problems with the title in 25% of transactions - usually without the the borrower or lender even knowing it! In addition, title companies pay millions…
What Do You Need To Bring To The Closing?
Driver's License and/or Photo ID Marriage license (if applicable) Death Certificate (if applicable) Mortgage & Home Equity Loan Information (Including any checks or debit cards used to access an Equity…
Why it Makes Sense to Work with an Agent
If you have ever wondered why it’s better to work with an agent rather than listing “by owner,” you aren’t alone. Superficially, selling a home seems easy – until you…
What are the Standard Closing Costs for a Seller?
There are many variables associated with costs actually charged in a real estate closing. For instance, a cash deal can be much easier to close than one involving mortgage financing…
What is Title Insurance?
When you buy a home, you are given a title to the property, which generally means you receive full legal ownership. Sometimes, there is a hidden mistake…
Role of the Real Estate Broker
Frequently, the first person you consult about buying a home is a real estate agent or broker. Although real estate brokers provide helpful advice on many aspects of home buying,…
How to Find the Best Mortgage for You Today
Finding a mortgage these days, despite all the negative economic news we are hearing in the media, is easier than it has ever been. Before you take the leap, though, there…
Receiving Your Money From The Sale
Many home sellers are due substantial money from the proceeds of a sale or are very concerned about having the money in their account as soon as possible. Be cautioned…
Role of Real Estate Broker
Frequently, the first person you consult about buying a home is a real estate agent or broker. Although real estate brokers provide helpful advice on many aspects of home buying,…
Spring Cleaning Can Help Sell Your Home
Spring-cleaning takes on an entirely new level of importance for those who intend to put their homes on the market. To attract buyers, it's very important to make a great…
Buying a Short Sale? Why You Need an Agent
Most people realize the necessity of hiring a real estate agent to sell a home, but they take an entirely different approach and opt to go it alone when buying,…
The Price Is Right: Secrets to Selling Your Home Quickly
So you're moving on. Even though you've decided to sell, putting a price on years of happy times in your current home can be difficult. However, your…
What You Need to Know About Short Sales
If it seems like short sales have suddenly exploded in the real estate arena, it’s not your imagination. Once considered relatively rare, short sales have become a common phenomenon in the…
4 Things You Should Expect from Your Agent
A Strategic Plan Listing agents should present a marketing plan that includes the number of open houses (if any) that they will hold. Buyers' agents should outline where they'll be searching, and…
Thinking of Downsizing? What You Need to Consider
If you're a senior, there could be many reasons to move from your family home. The house might be too big or cost too much to maintain, or the neighborhood…
What Do You Need to Bring to the Closing?
Driver's License and/or Photo ID Marriage license (if applicable) Seminole Title Company will notify the buyer of the amount to bring to the closing. Wire transfer is the preferred way…
Packing Tips
Materials: Before you start to pack, have the following materials on hand... Newspaper Small, medium and large boxes Cardboard Bubble wrap Styrofoam peanuts or popcorn Packing tape Rope Large furniture pads Towels and linens Large and small plastic bags The…
A Guide to Deciphering the Lingo of Real Estate
Whether you are buying or selling, the language of real estate is often complex and confusing. Following is a plain-language explanation of commonly encountered real-estate-related lingo. Title: Title to a property…
7 Things that Will Stop Your House Selling
Poor Curb Appeal Buyers won't even go inside if the outside of the house looks unappealing. So clean up your front yard by tidying plants and pulling up weeds. Make sure…
How to Use Paint to Make Your House More Saleable
One of the easiest ways to freshen up your home is with paint. If you're selling, painting your interior walls can give a great return on investment — a much…
What Does Seminole Title Company Offer Buyers?
When you purchase a title insurance policy through Seminole Title Company, you can feel secure in the fact that we will handle your transaction with the utmost responsibility and protect…
Packing Tips
Materials: Before you start to pack, have the following materials on hand... Newspaper Small, medium and large boxes Cardboard Bubble wrap Styrofoam peanuts or popcorn Packing tape Rope Large furniture pads Towels and linens Large and small plastic bags The…
Selecting an Attorney
Before you sign an agreement of sale, you might consider asking an attorney to look it over and tell you if it protects your interests. If you have already signed…
What are the Standard Closing Costs for a Buyer?
There are many variables associated with costs actually charged in a real estate closing. For instance, a cash deal can be much easier to close than one involving mortgage financing…
What Is Title Insurance?
Title Insurance is a one time insurance policy that protects the buyer of real property from damages resulting from defects in the chain of title. This insurance assures that the…
Fixed or Variable Rate?
Purchasing a house may be a daunting task for anyone, especially for first time buyers. One of the complexities involved is to decide between a fixed or variable rate mortgage.…
Do I Need Title Insurance?
YES! When you buy a home, you want to be certain it's safely yours. But even the most diligent search of the public records could fail to disclose a number…
Contracts, Documents & Other Necessary Information
There are numerous items to consider in the completion of any real estate contract. In some cases, specific "riders" should be completed as attachments to the contract. If you have…
Ways to Figure Out If a Fixer-Upper Is Worth It
Deciding whether to purchase a fixer-upper or go with a home in need of fewer repairs isn’t always simple. Supplies, Labor and Time: Whether you do the job yourself or hire outside…
What are the Standard Closing Costs for a Buyer?
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