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If you're buying or refinancing a home, one of the most common questions is: Who chooses the title company - the buyer or the lender?

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If you are buying or selling a home in New Jersey, one of the most common questions is: how long does it take to close?

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A Complete Guide for Homebuyers in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania & Florida

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A 1031 exchange is one of the most powerful tools real estate investors can use to defer capital gains taxes and grow their portfolio.

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Real estate transactions involve large financial transfers, which unfortunately makes them a prime target for cybercriminals. In recent years, real estate wire fraud has become one of the fastest-growing cybercrimes affe...

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If you're buying or selling property in New Jersey, you may hear the terms “title” and “deed” used in the same conversation. Many people assume they mean the same thing - but technically, they refer to two different aspe...

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When buying or selling a home in New Jersey, most people expect inspections, appraisals, and loan approvals to affect their closing timeline. What many buyers and sellers don’t expect is that title issues are one of the ...

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For real estate investors in New Jersey, taxes can take a significant portion of profits when selling an investment property. Capital gains taxes, depreciation recapture, and state taxes can quickly reduce how much money...

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When preparing for a real estate closing in New Jersey, many buyers want to understand exactly how much title insurance costs and why the amount can vary from one transaction to another. Title insurance is a one-time exp...

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A 1031 Exchange is one of the most powerful tools available to real estate investors who want to defer capital gains taxes and reinvest into new properties. But one of the most important - and legally required - parts of...

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When buying a home in New Jersey, many buyers are surprised to learn that there are actually two different types of title insurance policies involved in a real estate closing: lender’s title insurance and owner’s title i...

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A 1031 Exchange can be an incredibly powerful tool for real estate investors looking to defer capital gains taxes, but it comes with strict, non-negotiable deadlines. Missing even one deadline can completely disqualify t...

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A 1031 Exchange is one of the most powerful tax-deferral tools available to real estate investors. If you’re selling investment property in New Jersey - whether in Matawan, Old Bridge, Freehold, Marlboro, Manalapan, East...

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When you buy a home in New Jersey, one of the most important steps before closing is the title search. Whether you’re purchasing in Matawan, Old Bridge, Freehold, Holmdel, Manalapan, Marlboro, Sayreville, East Brunswick,...

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Buying a home in New Jersey is one of the biggest financial investments most people ever make. Whether you're purchasing in Matawan, Old Bridge, Marlboro, Manalapan, Freehold, East Brunswick, Sayreville, Holmdel, or anyw...

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If you're buying, selling, or refinancing a home in New Jersey, one of the most important professionals involved in your transaction is the title company. Whether you're closing in Matawan, Old Bridge, Freehold, Marlboro...

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Real estate investors across New Jersey know that one of the best ways to build long-term wealth is through smart, tax-efficient reinvestment. A 1031 Exchange allows you to sell one investment property and purchase anoth...

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• Be on alert when a seller accepts an offer below market value in exchange for a cash payment and/or a quick closing.

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First time home buying can seem overwhelming, between down payments, interest rates, mortgage rates and more, it can all seem very complicated. However, there are some key steps to follow to help make your first home pur...

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The change in financial circumstances for many families over the last two years has changed drastically. Bankruptcy filings often rise in times of economic uncertainty and many look to filing to save their homes, keep th...

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If you are purchasing a home, you should be aware there are a couple ways you could hold title with another person. If you are working with an attorney on the transaction, they will probably ask at some point how you’d l...

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New Jersey has passed legislation to impose greater financial penalties for failure to register properties.

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Title policies protect the buyer and the lender by providing a safety net in the event of someone challenging the ownership of the home or for any encumbrances on the property. These companies might be confused with an e...

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As title agents we are constantly reviewing a seller’s chain of title to determine what matters will affect the new buyer. Have you ever wondered if you really need title insurance? Your home may be new to you, but every...

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You are purchasing a home soon and your thoughts are focused on inspections, financing, design, color scheme, furniture, moving dates, and the list goes on and on. While all those decisions are being made and finalized, ...

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The home buying process and title insurance in general, can be complex and confusing to grasp. It can even prevent people from getting the proper coverage they need. To help navigate and get a better understanding of wha...

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Need Title Insurance Again to Refinance?

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When it comes to the process of closing on real estate transactions, experience matters. For New Jersey real estate, your title and escrow agent will play an integral part in completing the closing process. The title and...

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What Exactly Are These Two Types of Insurance?

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Ready to take the next step on buying your dream home? Here are a couple tips to help you apply for a personal loan.

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The new school year is upon us, and most students are continuing with virtual learning to one extent or the other. In such chaotic times, the last thing you need to worry about is how to create an affective learning envi...

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Our Role in the Process and How We Help Guide to Closing

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Right now, millions of Americans are taking advantage of Mortgage Forbearance Programs. So, what are they exactly? Mortgage forbearance allows homeowners to pause their mortgage payments while dealing with a temporary fi...

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According to FBI reports, wire fraud and transfer scams involving real estate transactions have increased over the years due to scammers becoming more creative. As a home buyer, there are ways you can educate yourself an...

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The process of buying a home has long been an in-person transaction, but during these extraordinary times the real estate industry has had to adapt and restructure to keep things moving as planned when it comes to closin...

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