Jennifer's Real Estate Title Insurance Blog

There are many things to consider when buying a “flipped” home. First let’s answer - What is a “Flipped” home?  A flipped home is one that has been purchased, been renovated and/or remodeled, and now listed for sale for a much higher price than what it was purchased for.  In many cases flipped h...

Not again, right? Moving- no one ever looks forward to it. It’s nerve-wracking, time consuming and just plain chaotic. Moving can be an exciting time though; it’s a start to something new, but we just forget that part of it. You may not be able to change how you feel about moving, so here are 10...

All the time we are asked if we can close sooner that the contract date. Often it is possible and sometimes too often it’s impossible. There are ways to get your Fort Myers Real Estate transaction to close quicker. I know this might seem unlikely, but lenders actually want to close your loan. In...

    We've heard this asked more than once, do I need to purchase an owner’s title insurance policy?  Being in the business, we've heard and seen many horror stories. We ALWAYS recommend our clients purchase the owner’s title insurance for a real estate purchase!  I think the following story, may ...

  While buying a piece of property, it is common to assume that the deal is all fair and the deed received is correctly drafted. But you need double protection to guard against risks and make certain your interests in these transactions are protected forever. That is where hiring a Cape Coral  o...

    One way you can gain your clients trust and make them a client for life is to stop them from making the same mistakes many others out there have made.  Here are some mistakes to avoid:   1.)  Be patient, don’t rush to a decision.  Just because you have to be out of your current home or becaus...

    When you are selling your home, there are always preparations to be made so you are ready for potential buyers to come for showings.  There are also things you shouldn’t do that will give your home a better chance of selling.  Here is a short list of things home sellers should avoid doing:   ...

Have you ever wondered why you need title insurance? Although your home may be new to you, every property has a history. A title search will help uncover any title defects tied to the property. And, subject to the terms of the policy, your title insurance provides protection for you from title p...

    Many want the “American Dream” of owning a home, yet there are sometimes obstacles that can get in the way. If you are looking to buy or sell you will need to avoid these six deal wreckers.   Living outside of reality.When buying a home, if you only follow your heart, you may be in for some n...

Buyers are constantly challenged when it comes to closing on a home. There is nothing more frustrating than not knowing when the closing will actually happen or know how much you will actually need to bring to closing. Buyers are frustrated with lack of time to review documents and the amount of...