A homeowner buys a house. Only one spouse’s name goes on the deed. Later, that homeowner refinances or sells, and the lender or title company asks for the other spouse’s
Key Takeaways Once a deed is recorded in the public records, it cannot be undone. Depending on the mistake, it may not be an easy fix, making professional review before
Chelsea Metka welcomes back Eric Putt, branch manager at Waterstone Mortgage, to tackle a question that lands in her inbox on a near-weekly basis: does the spouse have to sign?
Many buyers walk into the mortgage process assuming assistance programs come directly from their lender. They don’t. Lenders act as the delivery point for programs funded by government-sponsored entities like
Closing with Confidence welcomes Eric Putt, branch manager with Waterstone Mortgage in Winter Park, for a conversation on financing a home purchase without the surprises that derail deals late in
Private lending has become one of the fastest ways to fund a real estate deal in Central Florida. High net worth individuals, investment groups, and local lending firms step in
Key Takeaways Private lenders are not exempt from Florida law. The assumption that a private loan can be structured any way the lender wants is one of the most dangerous
Private lending has become one of the fastest-growing paths to funding real estate deals across Central Florida, and Chelsea Metka breaks down what makes those transactions work, and what makes
Title insurance premiums are set by the state, which means every title company charges the same rate for the policy itself. That fact leads many buyers to assume it doesn’t
Chelsea Metka opens up about the questions buyers rarely think to ask before choosing a title company, and the answers could save thousands at closing. Two companies can charge the