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Why the Median Home Price Is Meaningless in Today’s Market

By Bankers Title & Bankers Closing Services / July 13, 2023

The National Association of Realtors (NAR) will release its latest Existing Home Sales (EHS) report later this week. This monthly report provides information on the sales volume and price trend for previously owned homes. In the upcoming release, it’ll likely say home prices are down. This may feel a bit confusing, especially if you’ve been following along and seeing the blogs…

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How Remote Work Expands Your Homebuying Horizons

By Bankers Title & Bankers Closing Services / July 13, 2023

Even as some companies transition back into the office, remote work remains a popular choice for many professionals. So, if you currently enjoy working from home or hope to be able to soon, you’re not alone. According to a recent survey, most working professionals want to work either fully remote or hybrid (see below): This trend…

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What Homebuyers Need To Know About Credit Scores

By Bankers Title & Bankers Closing Services / July 6, 2023

If you’re thinking about buying a home, you should know your credit score’s a critical piece of the puzzle when it comes to qualifying for a home loan. Lenders review your credit to assess your ability to make payments on time, to pay back debts, and more. It’s also a factor that helps determine your mortgage rate.…

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Introducing… Title Search JUMPSTART!

By Bankers Title & Bankers Closing Services / June 23, 2023

One of the worst things that can happen is when you win a listing, the property is listed, marketed, and an offer is accepted…and then the title search comes back with a problem.  This can cause a delay to closing, or even worse, cancel the deal! It would have been nice to know when you…

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The True Value of Homeownership

By Bankers Title & Bankers Closing Services / June 3, 2023

Buying and owning your home can make a big difference in your life by bringing you joy and a sense of belonging. And with June being National Homeownership Month, it’s the perfect time to think about all the benefits homeownership provides.  Of course, there are financial reasons to buy a house, but it’s important to consider the…

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Today’s Real Estate Market: The Unicorns Have Galloped Off

By Bankers Title & Bankers Closing Services / June 3, 2023

Comparing real estate metrics from one year to another can be challenging in a normal housing market. That’s due to possible variability in the market making the comparison less meaningful or accurate. Unpredictable events can have a significant impact on the circumstances and outcomes being compared.  Comparing this year’s numbers to the two ‘unicorn’ years…

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Owning a Home Protects Against Inflation

By Bankers Title & Bankers Closing Services / June 3, 2023

You’re probably feeling the impact of high inflation every day as prices have gone up on groceries, gas, and more. If you’re a renter, you’re likely experiencing it a lot as your rent continues to rise. Between all of those elevated costs and uncertainty about a potential recession, you may be wondering if it still…

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Why 20% of Homebuyers May Not Sleep Tonight

By Bankers Title & Bankers Closing Services / June 3, 2023

Each year, approximately 20% of homebuyers fail to protect themselves by not getting owner’s title insurance. Unfortunately, this leaves them exposed to serious financial risk—causing endless worry and regret.  If you’re thinking of buying a home, here’s what you need to know to protect yourself and your property rights, so you can rest assured once…

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What should Realtors Know about Title Insurance?

By Bankers Title & Bankers Closing Services / May 3, 2023

Make sure all of your clients are protected You’re a real estate agent, so you know that buying a home can be overwhelming for many of your clients. Homebuyers can easily feel confused and frustrated by the mounds of paperwork they have to sign. Plus, all the fees associated with closing can sometimes be a…

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7 Reasons Every Homeowner needs Title Insurance

By Bankers Title & Bankers Closing Services / April 11, 2023

PROTECTS YOUR LARGEST INVESTMENT A home is probably the single largest investment you will make in your life. You insure everything else that’s valuable to you—your life, car, health, pets, etc., so why not your largest investment? For a one-time fee, owner’s title insurance protects your property rights for as long as you own your…

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