5 Secrets for a Successful Closing
After all the hard work that you do as a real estate agent, it’s disappointing when a real estate closing fails. If you’ve ever been in a situation where a deal falls through, you probably asked yourself where everything went wrong. As much as your clients wanted the deal to succeed, what could you have […]
What to expect from your closing deadline – Step by step closing for your home
So, it’s time to buy a house! Let Simple Title Closing and Escrow PLLC help you navigate the process. 1. Find a local Real Estate Agent familiar with the area you are interested in living in. This person is referred to as a Buyer’s Agent. The real estate commission for your Buyer’s Agent is usually […]
What is Title Insurance?
What is Title Insurance? There are two kinds of title insurance policies: Lender’s and Owner’s. Banks will require that a Lender’s title policy be prepared on their behalf. A lender wants to be sure that their interest in the property is protected. If you take out a mortgage loan when you buy or refinance your […]
What Does A Closing Attorney Do?
What Does a Closing Attorney Do? Massachusetts requires that a Lender be represented by an Attorney. This really is to the benefit of the borrower. Often referred to as “Closing Attorneys,” they will be in charge of reviewing all loan documents and explaining them in a common sense way to the borrower/s. There can be […]
Purchase and Sale Agreement FAQs
Purchase and Sale Agreement FAQs Your purchase may well be one of the most important legal transactions in your lifetime. The underlying and governing contract for that process will be your purchase and sale agreement (P & S). It is a legally binding contract, and one that you should understand well. It is imperative to […]
The Most Common Ways to Hold Title to Property in Massachusetts
The Most Common Ways to Hold Title to Property in Massachusetts There are a lot of different ways you can “hold title” to property in Massachusetts. Holding title means you have some form of ownership over the property. How you choose to hold title is dependent on a lot of different factors. When you buy […]
How Long Does it Take to Close on a Home?
How Long Does it Take to Close on a Home? Any good lawyer will tell you “that depends,” but generally speaking between 30-45 days is the most common timeframe in Massachusetts. Exactly how long it take varies greatly on your transaction. If you have already made an Offer, you are on your way to homeownership! […]
Why So Much Paperwork?
Why So Much Paperwork? Clients ask that a lot! I get it. There are a lot of documents that need to be signed from the moment you apply for a loan, until the day you are getting the keys to your dream home—you will be reviewing, reading and hopefully—understanding a lot of paperwork. All legal […]
