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)
Common Causes of Delayed Closings
You’re almost there; you’ve done all of the work, and it’s finally time for the big show…closing day. Even with all of the bases covered, there are often times when a closing gets delayed. Today, the Highland Title & Escrow team wants to share some of the most common causes of delayed … [Read more...] about Common Causes of Delayed Closings
A Smooth Search and Settlement from Start to Finish
In June of 2021, Adrienne and her husband, Matt, decided to relocate to Maryland from Chicago to be closer to family. As first-time homebuyers, they turned to Jeff Ganz, a CENTURY 21 Redwood Realty agent who has 21 years of experience in the real estate industry and serves buyers and sellers in … [Read more...] about A Smooth Search and Settlement from Start to Finish
What’s the ALTA Settlement Statement? A Breakdown for Sellers
We recently shared a blog concerning the buyer’s ALTA Settlement Statement, and everything that disclosure document entails. Today, we would like to talk about what it looks like from the seller’s perspective. As the seller, the format of the American Land Title Association (ALTA) Settlement … [Read more...] about What’s the ALTA Settlement Statement? A Breakdown for Sellers