Let’s face it: We all love our cell phones. We use our phones every day for a variety of conveniences: messaging, email, shopping, calendars, etc. They are evolving miniature computers with which you can do almost anything with a touch of a button. Emerging technologies make our lives simpler. Lately, though, texting and messaging apps […]
Author: Monarch Title
Why Title Insurance is so important for your clients
Whether the transaction involves a multi-million-dollar purchase or a single family home, there is a potential for serious financial loss without title insurance. Confirming the ownership of the property being transferred is extremely important to all parties involved in the transaction. All parties want to be assured that the seller is actually authorized to sell, […]
What Cryptocurrencies Mean for Your Real Estate Transaction
Emerging technologies make our lives simple. But what wouldn’t make it simpler than to have virtual currency that could be safely sent and received anywhere in the world? Cryptocurrencies, and its blockchain technology, are becoming popular around the (real estate) world. With this new technology comes quicker transactions without the need for third parties. What […]
How Baby Boomers will affect the housing market in the coming generations
By the 2030s, about 20 percent of the United States population will be retirement-aged, according to American Land Title Association. By 2035, it’s estimated there will be over 78 million Baby Boomers–those born post-World War II between 1946 and 1964–as compared with only 76 million young people under the age of 18. For the first […]
When fraudsters hack real estate wire transfers
You’ve just walked through each home listing in your desired neighborhood, and you’ve found the home you want to buy. You’re about to be the proud buyer of your first home. You bid your agents a good afternoon and head home. It’s after midnight, and your phone dings. You open your email to find your […]
6 Tips Before Buying a Foreclosed Home
Purchasing any home is a big decision. If you want to love your home and purchase it at the best possible price, consider buying a foreclosed home. Whether you want to flip a foreclosure for a rental property or you want to buy a discounted home you can personalize, foreclosed homes can be a deal. […]