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Is Title Insurance Overpriced?
March 21, 2005 Title Insurance Fees Paid by Borrowers Include Referral Costs "I recently read that some of the large title insurance companies have been kicking back to home builders 50% of the premiums collected from the people who buy houses from the builders. Doesn ... more...

A "Bad Faith Estimate": Any Recourse?
19 April 2004, Postscript 18 June 2004 "At our closing last year, I was shocked to find that the title insurance cost was $800 higher than the estimate shown on a revised Good Faith Estimate (GFE) we had received several days before the closing. At the closing, held at ... more...

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Title Insurance
Title Insurance A policy, issued by a title insurance company, which insures a home buyer against errors in the title search. The cost of the policy is usually a function of the value of the property, and is often borne by the purchaser and/or seller. Policies are also available ... more...

RESPA
Real Estate Settlement Procedure Act (RESPA) A federal law passed in 1974 that requires lenders to provide home mortgage borrowers in advance with information of known or estimated settlement costs. RESPA also limits the amount lenders may require to be held in escrow for ... more...

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Bill Reduction - Using Debt and Bill Consolidation Services
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I can't figure out people who have products or information to sell who do not have a website. With some people, it's fear of technology; others just haven't realized that we've entered the electronic age. If you are not in the latter category, and you are reading this article, put up your website ... more...

DOH! A Home Biz Even Homer Simpson Could Do
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The Cost of Refinancing - What Costs To Expect When You Refinance Your Home Mortgage Loan
Refinancing can save you thousands, especially if you have several years left on your mortgage. However, you can also choose to refinance simply to tap into your homes equity or reduce your monthly payments.How much will it cost? is a common question for homeowners considering refinancing their ... more...

Job Offers and Pay Negotiations
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Non Profit Debt Consolidators, Are They a Better Choice?
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Real Estate Terms From Easements to Good Title
When buying or selling a property, it always helps to have a basic understanding of real estate terms. In this on going series of articles, we take a look at definitions starting with easements.1) Easement permission given to (or acquired by) someone who does not own a parcel of real property ... more...

Chattanooga Mortgage
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