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Are We in a Housing Market Bubble?
Sorry to burst your bubble, but we’re not in a housing market one, housing experts say Are we in a housing market bubble? Today’s rising home prices and a persistent seller’s market differ from the 2007 housing market bubble in a few key ways, economists told Inman. In short, don’t expect any bubbles bursting anytime… Read more
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What’s Title Insurance?
We’re sure you know what title is, but do you know the answer to the question ‘What’s title insurance?’ If you do, then you’re ahead of the game! If you’re not sure, then read on for insight from industry pros. Part One: The Definition Simply put (and courtesy of Old Republic Title), “title insurance is a… Read more
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What Does Title Insurance Do?
We have already covered the definition of title and explained title insurance, which leaves us with what does title insurance do exactly? Behind the Scenes Work of Buying a Home When you are buying a home, it is imperative that you purchase insurance on the property’s title. By doing so, a title company conducts a thorough search and… Read more
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Why Choose Madison Settlements?
While finding a settlement company isn’t the most exciting thing, it’s a necessary step in completing the home buying experience. Madison Settlements brings 20-plus years of title and real estate experience to the title/settlement world, and our team works very hard to get the job done properly and promptly. There are many reasons why you… Read more
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CEO Spotlight: David Breschi, President & CEO of Madison Settlement Services
David (Dave) Breschi is the mastermind behind Madison Settlement Services. As the CEO & President of Madison Settlements, he has spent 19 years in the title insurance/real estate world and has 32 years of experience as a lawyer. As you’ll come to learn, Dave has a tremendous amount of knowledge and expertise to share. Which is… Read more
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What Does Title Insurance Cost?
Before we answer the question ‘What does title insurance cost?’, let’s do a crash course on title insurance. Title insurance is a way to protect yourself and any future heirs from potential loss financially when it comes to the title of a property. A title insurance policy helps cover any legal-related expenses in cases where there’s… Read more
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Services We Offer Part One: Residential Purchasing
Have you found your home and are you ready to buy it? A residential purchase is an exciting time but can also have its share of overwhelming processes. At Madison Settlement Services, our residential purchasing service is efficient, quick, and pain-free for you. Madison Settlements and the Residential Purchase Process Whether you’re the homebuyer, the realtor, or the… Read more
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Madison Settlements Carlisle Location Spotlight with Branch Manager/Co-Owner, Dawn Shoop
Our Madison Settlements Carlisle PA location is nestled in the beautiful and quaint historic district of downtown Carlisle, PA. The building in which the business resides is a century-old one that welcomes you with its charm as soon as you step in. The best part? When Co-Owner/Branch Manager, Dawn Shoop, greets you! From beginning to end of… Read more
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Our Top Instagram Tips for Real Estate Agents: How to Attract & Keep Clients
Oh, Instagram. Whether you love it or hate it, it’s proven to be a social media platform that’s here to stay. It’s also proven to be an extremely useful tool not only for influencers, but for real estate agents. As a free way to publish visuals/videos of your listings, your business, and your team, you can’t… Read more
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Residential Refinancing Through Madison Settlement Services
Are you or your client thinking of refinancing? Our team at Madison Settlement Services is your go-to for all things residential refinancing! While some assume that refinance is a simple process, it’s just as important as the homebuying process. Even though there aren’t as many people participating when it comes to residential refinancing, it’s still imperative… Read more