Title Insurance in a Struggling Economy Whether you’re a first time homebuyer or upgrading from your starter home in Philadelphia, closing escrow is an exciting time. In such a volatile real estate market, it’s especially important to protect your home with the proper title insurance policy underwritten by a reputable Philadelphia based title company. Although a thorough title search is part of the escrow process, there are several unforeseen problems that could crop up after closing especially in this economic climate. Over the … [Read more...]
Pennsylvania Title Insurance Endorsement 301: What Consumers Don’t Realize!
July 12, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A home buyer shows up to the walk through the morning of settlement to find the next door neighbor lingering around waiting for him to show up. As the buyer walks toward the property the neighbor explains that the house encroaches on his property. The buyer continues with the walk through and if it wasn't for this newly found information settlement would be a breeze. Lets assume that the home buyer has no reason not to believe what the neighbor said. What are his options? The truth is Pennsylvania Title Insurance Endorsement … [Read more...]
Philadelphia Property Tax Overhaul Continues
Philadelphia’s Office of Property Assessments (OPA) has mailed … [Read More...]