Do I have to use a Better Cover policy, or can I use my own?

Lender’s title insurance and owner’s title insurance have different requirements in a mortgage refinance. Read more

What is close of escrow, and what happens during this final step of buying a home? Understand how funds are transferred and how home ownership is finalized. Read more

What is a transfer tax? Find out how this fee works in home sales and settlements, so you’re fully prepared for your next big real estate transaction. Read more