For many, buying a house loan-free is not an option, but there are many different loans to choose from, so which one is right for you? The abundance of mortgages available makes the purchasing process seem more complicated than necessary, but at Champion Title and Settlements, Inc. we are here to help. There are five… Read more »
When deciding where to purchase your next home, there are a lot of factors to take into consideration. How many bedrooms do you need? Do you prefer open-plan or plenty of doors and hallways? Do you need a big yard for your dog to run around in? One of the biggest factors when purchasing is… Read more »
No matter whether it is your first or your fifth, buying a new home can often be a stressful time with an endless to-do list and many people to consult with. Through the countless phone calls with loan officers, title companies, agents, banks, and every other person assisting you, it is easy to get caught… Read more »
Interested in making a property move this year? Check out 2019’s expected real estate trends below and find out what you should be doing to make your settlement process as successful as possible. Make Room for the Millennials! Believe it or not, millennials are at an age where they are starting to break into the… Read more »
Looking to sell your home as fast as possible while also scoring a great deal on it? That will certainly be a challenge, unless you are willing to work hard to keep your home in pristine condition. Here are some guidelines to follow for a successful home sale: 1. First Things First: Get a… Read more »
Mortgage brokers across the country who have been wanting some recognition for their hard work can rejoice. The Association of Independent Mortgage Experts (AIME) has announced that they have created a new national holiday to celebrate the work that mortgage brokers do. Just as we celebrate teachers on National Teacher Day, we will now be… Read more »
Real estate scams have grown significantly just in the past year, making it more important than ever for real estate and even title agents to take extra precautions to protect themselves and their clients from becoming victims. In 2017 alone, homebuyers lost more than $969 million to scams, compared to $19 million in 2016, according… Read more »
If you’re thinking about selling your home, now is the most profitable time for home sellers, according to researchers at ATTOM Data Solutions.That’s because the average home sale profit for sellers in the fourth quarter of 2017 reached a 10-year high of $54,000. This amounts to an average return on investment (ROI) of 29.7%. “It… Read more »
Ellie Mae recently announced that it has acquired Velocify, a cloud-based intelligent sales automation system, so that it can more quickly deliver a true digital mortgage solution to lenders of all sizes. Digital mortgages are reportedly a high priority for consumers who want faster mortgage application processing. A recent survey by Ellie Mae, for example,… Read more »