Location Spotlight: Madison Settlement Services Kennett Square PA With strong roots in the Brandywine Valley, it’s no wonder that David B. Myers, Esq., became a co-owner of Madison Settlement Services
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What Is the Homebuying Process? Are you buying a home for the first time? If so, congratulations! What an exciting time. That said, the homebuying process can be a bit
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
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
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
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
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
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
What is It and Why Is It Important? Whether you are buying a home or purchasing land to build a home on, title insurance is a must-have to protect this
Building a Home? What to Know Before Breaking Ground Have you found yourself scouring real estate sites for your dream home to buy only to still not find the one?
Steps to Get Title Insurance Congratulations! You have found your new home, put the offer in, and are *patiently* waiting for all the paperwork and steps to be done. However,
What is Title Insurance on a House? Real Estate transactions can come with a roller coaster of concerns. There are ways to protect yourself as the homebuyer as well as
Common Myths About Title Insurance In this article, we debunk some of the most common title insurance myths. If you are not familiar with title insurance, then we highly recommend
How Often Can You Refinance Your Home? Over the past couple of years, there has been a housing market as well as a refinancing boom. Maybe you’ve already refinanced but
What Does a Title Company Do? When you’re looking to do a residential real estate purchase or refinance, or a commercial purchase, you may be wondering what a title company
Commonly Asked Title Insurance Questions Whether you’re a realtor, a lender, or a homebuyer, we’ve basically been asked it all when it comes to title insurance. This ‘Commonly Asked Title
What Is a Title Insurance Policy? If a natural disaster were to happen to your home, you would have home insurance to cover the financial loss, right? The same goes
Who Pays for Title Insurance? If you find that you have somehow landed on this article, chances are, you want to know the answer to the question ‘Who pays for
You’ve done it – you’ve bought a home. Congratulations! You are *almost* an official homeowner. But before you get too excited, check out these steps of what homebuyers should expect
Before we dive into answering ‘how much is title insurance?’, let us establish what it exactly is and why it is such a wise and recommended investment to make when
As an agent, you know firsthand that one more additional fee or expense at a home closing can be overwhelming or exhausting to the client(s). We get it.
The process leading up to the final paperwork being signed and the keys being handed over can be exciting but can also be vexing. Which is why we highly recommend investing in owner’s title insurance.
The process leading up to the final paperwork being signed and the keys being handed over can be exciting but can also be vexing. Which is why we highly recommend investing in owner’s title insurance.
Each year, approximately 20% of homebuyers fail to protect themselves by not getting owner’s title insurance. Unfortunately, this leaves them exposed to serious financial risk—causing endless worry and regret. If you’re thinking of buying a home, here’s what you...
You’re a real estate agent, so you know that buying a home can be overwhelming for many of your clients. Homebuyers can easily feel confused and frustrated by the mounds of paperwork they have to sign. Plus, all the...
For most of us, a home is the largest investment we’ll make in our lives. To buy with confidence, get owner’s title insurance. It’s the smart way to protect your property from legal claims. To help you understand how...
Title defects can be serious, costly, and time-consuming to resolve. In order to ensure that all potential defects in the transfer of property are found before a transfer is complete, the title company performs a thorough search of public...
Whether you’re purchasing a new or existing home, or refinancing, title insurance protects you against any problems affecting the title to your home. There are two types of title insurance: the owner’s policy and the lender’s policy. The owner’s policy...
Your long home-buying journey is almost over. You found the home you love, the seller agreed to your offer and now it’s time for closing. Of course, there’s a lot to think about right now, and the last thing...
There are two types of Title Insurance policies—the Owner’s Policy and the Loan Policy (sometimes referred to as the “Lender’s Policy”). While most Lenders only require a Loan Policy, buyers should always consider purchasing an Owner’s Title Insurance Policy...
Buying a home is an exciting and emotional time for many people. To help you buy your home with more confidence, make sure you get owner’s title insurance. Here’s why it’s so important for you.