According to Webster’s Dictionary, an easement is an interest in land owned by another that entitles its holder to specific limited use or enjoyment. Today, we’ll discuss two types of easements…utility and ingress/egress. Most homeowners would claim their property doesn’t have easements, but if a … [Read more...] about Easements
Seller’s Post-Settlement Occupancy Agreement (Part Two)
In our last blog, we discussed the topic of post-settlement occupancy agreements. If a seller needs to stay in the home after settlement, terms are agreed upon by the buyer and seller as to how long the seller can stay and how much the seller must pay to the buyer to occupy that space. Today, the … [Read more...] about Seller’s Post-Settlement Occupancy Agreement (Part Two)
Seller’s Post-Settlement Occupancy Agreement (Part One)
A seller’s post-settlement occupancy agreement, also referred to as a rent back agreement, is when a seller intends to stay in the buyer's home for a defined time after settlement. For example, the seller may need a grace period before moving from one property to another, or the seller might need … [Read more...] about Seller’s Post-Settlement Occupancy Agreement (Part One)
Shining Our Employee Spotlight on Lisa C. Goldman, Settlement Agent and Growth Team Coordinator for Highland Title + Escrow
The Highland Title + Escrow team is shining our employee spotlight on Lisa C. Goldman. Lisa is a Settlement Agent and Growth Team Coordinator, covering primarily Herndon, Reston, McLean and Fairfax. We enjoy taking the time to share about our title professionals because they are the ones who work … [Read more...] about Shining Our Employee Spotlight on Lisa C. Goldman, Settlement Agent and Growth Team Coordinator for Highland Title + Escrow
Holiday Safety Tips to Share with Homeowners
We are in the business of protecting our homebuyers by providing proper title insurance for what is often the most significant purchase in their lives. We enjoy working with you as we send them on their way with keys in hand and smiles. Smiles should be extra big around the holidays. According to … [Read more...] about Holiday Safety Tips to Share with Homeowners
Happy Thanksgiving from the Highland Title + Escrow Team
It’s the week of Thanksgiving, and we are thankful for the opportunity to share more about what we know regarding the industry and how it affects you and us each week. We are grateful for Highland Title, its team members, its partners, and you. The previous years were about change and adaptability, … [Read more...] about Happy Thanksgiving from the Highland Title + Escrow Team