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How credit scores are determined and reviewed by lenders.

Removing Some of the Mystery about Credit Scores and how they work.

To a homebuyer, the term “Title Insurance” is probably familiar but is it understood? What is your dollar actually paying for when you purchase a title policy? TITLE INSURERS, unlike property or casualty insurance companies, operate under the theory of risk elimination. Title companies spend a high percentage of their operating income each year collecting, [...]

analysis of pros and cons of refinancing

What is Escrow? Buying or selling a home (or other piece of real property) usually involves the transfer of large sums of money. It is imperative that the transfer of these funds and related documents from one party to another be handled in a neutral, secure and knowledgeable manner. For the protection of the buyer, [...]

8 Reasons to Use a Realtor

Below is an edited excerpt from John Clements new book, “The Little Book of Main Street Money: 21 Simple Truths that Help Real People Make Real Money.”  The article includes the definition of 7 financial truths that John Clements harped on again and again during his 13 years as the Journal’s personal-finance columnist. To view the full [...]