Is There a Covid-exodus to Flyover Country?
From CNBC: Home prices are rising across the nation, but the Covid pandemic is turning the usual geographical trends on their heads. Home values have historically risen most sharply in large cities on the coasts, where supply is leaner and demand is stronger. That is...
Congratulations to Alexis Normand
Heartland Title Agency is pleased to announce that attorney Alexis Norman has earned her certification as a Licensed Ohio Title Insurance Agent. Alexis does double duty, serving as both a Title Agent with Heartland, and as a staff attorney with Critchfield,...
Ohio Real Estate Closings Continue During COVID-19
Ohio will pass a law today that mandates local county government offices necessary for the transfer of real property to remain open at least to real estate professionals during the COVID-19 emergency. House Bill 197, which is expected to be signed into law March 27,...
Understanding the Real Estate Closing Process
Closing on a real estate transaction, especially if it is your first time, can seem very complex and confusing. The linked article from Motley Fool explains the process clearly, by breaking it down into 9 easy to understand steps. The 9 Steps of Real Estate Closings
Interested in Real Estate Investing? Check Out These Tips for Getting the Best Loan Possible
If you're pondering some investments in real estate, you may also be wondering how to acquire the best possible loan for your investment properties. Be ready to work on your credit score, pay down existing debts, and get a lot of paperwork in order. This article from...
Closing Costs: The Great Unknown of Real Estate Transactions
When I receive a call from a client and am asked to draft a real estate purchase agreement for a piece of property they are buying or selling, I am inevitably greeted with a moment of silence when I ask them how the closing costs are to be split for the transaction....
