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The Ultimate Due Diligence Checklist for Your Real Estate Property

Due diligence in real estate refers to the buyer’s responsibility of researching the property and being thorough in making the decision to complete the purchase. Buying a house is a major decision. It’s often the costliest investment of a ...
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What Is a Conveyance Deed?

  • CourthouseDirect.com Team
  • 11/08/2017
  • Legal
Buying and selling real estate deals with several different property deeds, or legal documents that represent the ownership of a property. There are many types of property deeds you may encounter in real estate transactions. One such type ...
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FREE WEBINAR: 5 Ways FileViewer Takes Your Research to the Next Level

Landman? Title Researcher? Join our latest webinar and learn to how you can take your reasearch to new heights by utilizing our (Historical) FileViewer. Join President, Paul Cones, for a brief one hour webinar Thursday, November 16th @ ...
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The Most Common Types of Mortgages

  • CourthouseDirect.com Team
  • 11/01/2017
  • Mortgage
Most people do not have the means to purchase a home outright in one lump sum. Instead, financing options allow homebuyers to pay for a house in increments over time. If you want to buy a home but need financing for this major investment, ...
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The Most Common Issues Mortgage Underwriters Face

  • CourthouseDirect.com Team
  • 10/25/2017
  • Mortgage
Lenders will never approve a mortgage without first conducting their own due diligence in the form of underwriting. A mortgage underwriter reviews, confirms, and analyzes loan applications to minimize the risk associated with the loan. ...
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How to Become a Real Estate Appraiser

Real estate appraisers create trusted valuations that lenders, tax assessors, government agencies, businesses, and individuals can use to make transactional decisions. Appraisers are highly trained and certified professionals who ...
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14 Helpful Resources for Private Investigators

Private investigators are no strangers to research. Many spend a significant amount of time querying databases, compiling data, and creating reports for their clients. In today’s digitally fueled world, investigators can tap into many free ...
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Mortgage vs. Home Equity Loan: Understanding the Differences

  • CourthouseDirect.com Team
  • 09/27/2017
  • Mortgage
Home ownership opens the doors to two different types of loans that non-home owners cannot access – mortgage loans and home equity loans. While these two loan agreements feature many similarities, they are very different. Home owners must ...
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How to Become a Landman in the Oil and Gas Industry

If you’re wondering how to become a landman in the oil and gas industry, you may hear many stories from industry veterans. Historically, landmen have come from a variety of backgrounds. Today, professional landmen often pursue a degree in ...
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7 Important Things You Should Know About Land Titles

Laws governing land ownership are complex. Understanding land ownership rights and processes can help any prospective land owner avoid the risk of an improper sale, scam, or undisclosed property issue. Before you transfer property rights ...
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