The Impact of Extreme Weather on Real Estate Closings

The Impact of Extreme Weather on Real Estate Closings

The privilege of living in Florida comes with the cost of having to deal with the occasional disruptions caused by tropical storms and hurricanes. If that disruption comes around the time of a scheduled real estate closing, being aware of the pertinent legal rights...
Signing Outside the U.S.

Signing Outside the U.S.

When sellers or buyers meet with the closing agent to sign their closing documents, it is easy to take for granted the formalities that are required for properly executing a deed or mortgage and other closing documents. Even if the signer is in another state, usually...
eClosings: The Basics

eClosings: The Basics

Legal and regulatory roadblocks and industry-wide reluctance to change, especially in the lending and title settlement sectors, have kept real estate closings using centuries-old processes, while other industries have realized the time-, effort-, and cost-saving...