When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and stay-at-home orders were passed, businesses were scrambling to figure out how to proceed with their transactions given the restrictions placed on in-person contact. This included the title and closing business. Some states had remote online notarization (RON) laws in place and some did not. Some registrars and clerks had […]
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1. Mortgage rates remain favorable. Mortgage rates currently sit at 3.75% according to Freddie Mac’s most recent numbers and there seems to be a consensus by those in the lending arena, including Freddie Mac and MBA that rates will remain low next year—likely somewhere between 3.7% and 3.9%. Fannie Mae predicted even lower rates—between 3.5% and
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The American Land Title Association (ALTA) One 2019 Conference was held in Austin, Texas, the “live music capital of the world.” This year’s theme was “Unbound,” and with live music everywhere, Austin provided a perfect place to encourage everyone to break free of limitations and think outside the box. Outgoing ALTA President Cynthia Durham, NTP,
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Many real estate investors are familiar with the parameters and tax advantages of a Section 1031 tax-deferred exchange to defer the payment of capital gains taxes when exchanging certain qualifying property for other qualifying property. However, there is a newer investment concept that may prove to be just as advantageous to some investors—Opportunity Zones.
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All businesses must articulate their Value Proposition: What do they offer the marketplace and why should they be chosen over their competitors. At CSS, we know we must deliver to our customers superior results at a fair price. This is true for all of our title and valuation products in each of our service
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Many in the lending community still harbor reservations over the use of electronic signatures and remote online notarizations. This article is intended to provide a brief overview of the benefits of using this technology and the legal foundation supporting its use. Hopefully, this background raises your comfort level and moves you to secure the benefits
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