Tag Archives: new construction

Real Estate: Is Cash Still King?

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While cash sales are still an extremely important segment of the transactional real estate market, the percentage has been declining! Since the financial crisis the stories of investors swooping in to purchase properties for cash along with foreign buyers from countries such as China and Russia have been common. Add to that mix the fact that tighter […]

Why you need to use a real estate agent, Part 2! (Infographic)

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Follow @Hallmark Abstract Service Note: If you are a Realtor, recent buyer of real estate or a prospective buyer, please feel free to leave your thoughts and recommendations in the Comments section of the article along with your contact information and a link to your website if you so desire. Back in February Hallmark Abstract […]

Title Insurance: A General Tutorial!

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Why Title Insurance Is Vital For A Homebuyer! Today more than ever, consumers are reminded that in order to have peace of mind, they should purchase an owner’s title insurance policy whenever they buy a home. This is especially true when buying a property that has been foreclosed. Anyone who purchased an owner’s title insurance […]

Spring has Sprung: Rules for choosing the right building contractor!

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Some common mistakes made when choosing contractors, home improvement specialists and home builders! In conjunction with an improving economy, the uptick in the housing market and the devastation left by Hurricane Sandy in parts of the region, more and more people are dealing with contractors whether in new construction, home improvement or in some other […]