Whether a consumer is purchasing a vehicle from a used car lot or any product online, it is prudent to keep in mind the old axiom “buyer beware.” But in the everyday sale of real estate, it is just as prudent to be guided by the maxim “seller beware.” Most real estate transactions are accomplished by means of a general warranty deed. Read more...
Seller Beware: Warranties in the Sale of Real Estate
MERS: Questions Remain as the Fight Continues
Real estate law and real estate transactions in the United States have been subject to state regulations and county-level recordation requirements since the country’s founding. As such, every time a financial instrument containing mortgages is sold, various state laws require that the sale of each such mortgage (or deed of trust) be recorded in the Read more…
Don’t Go Without It: Understand the Importance of Title Insurance
Excel Title echoes the sentiments reflected in the linked blog. Recently we were assisting a buyer in purchasing a home from a seller who had previously purchased it from a “big” bank. The bank had purchased the property back out of foreclosure. Unfortunately, the title company or law firm assisting in the foreclosure utilized the Read more…
Buyer and Seller Beware: CRE Requires Careful Due Diligence
All commercial real estate transactions require careful due diligence. Without it, a buyer or seller may end up with a lot of headache and hassle--and legal nightmares. Hidden issues are often uncovered by using a professional team including an experienced title agency. Read more...
Declining Real Estate Value? Appeal Your Tax Bill.
The Great Recession continues to take its toll on our Nation. Many leading business journals predict continuing losses in the commercial real estate market. Although it is hard to see any bright side to this domino’s fall, there is one practical step that owners can take to mitigate the damage – appeal their tax bill. Read more...
Introducing Excel Title Services
Introducing Excel Title Services - a full-service title company. In the current dynamic real estate market, you need an experienced and professional title company to protect your real estate investment and coordinate your title needs. Excel Title Services is the clear choice to meet the full range of your real estate title needs. Read more...