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Part 1: Introduction to a Community Development District
Part 1: Introduction to a Community Development District Community Development Districts (CDDs) are also known as Special Taxing Districts. CDD is defined as an area that has its own governing board and budget, but the majority of the funding comes from property taxes. CDDs are created for the purpose of improving the physical environment in…
Read More3 Reasons Why Trusting Property Debt Research is the Best Move Your Title Company Can Make
Property Debt Research (PDR) offers services to real estate professionals and title agents in Florida and across the country. We are one of the top-rated sources your title company can use when purchasing a property. With the use of cutting-edge technology and our fast turnaround times, your real estate transaction will not only be safer…
Read MoreThe Top 5 Technologies That Are Changing Florida Real Estate for Good
Websites and people around the water coolers have been debating for decades, what the future looks like for agents. Some say, the end of an agent’s career may be over sooner than expected as robots begin to replace human efficiency. However, most disagree with this idea because, with an agent, you create a human bond…
Read MoreHow to Properly Perform Lien Searches
If you are in the market for purchasing a new property, you want to be sure there are no legal problems attached to the purchase. It is crucial to understand how lien searches are performed so you know there are no debts against the property that can become your responsibility. Whether you are the seller…
Read MoreWhen and Why You Need to Obtain an HOA Estoppel Certificate
When and Why You Need to Obtain an HOA Estoppel Certificate An HOA (Homeowners Association) Estoppel Certificate is ordered when a home or condo located within an HOA is in escrow. The certificate lists the seller’s annual fees for belonging to the HOA and whether or not their dues are paid in full or if…
Read MoreHow Municipal Lien Searches Can Make or Break Your Buyer’s Real Estate Process
A municipal lien search is critical when purchasing a property. There can be undisclosed or unknown costs, fees, or other problems that will impact your buyer’s post-closing. Performing municipal lien searches will help your seller ensure they comply with all contract terms, so they avoid a default. Issues that have arisen during lien searches include:…
Read MoreHow to Predict the Future: Ways You Help Your Buyers Know What to Expect in the Real Estate Market
If you have clients looking to buy or sell their property, you may want to let them know what to expect in the real estate markets. Behaviors have changed since the outbreak of the Coronavirus, such as how we now have to practice social distancing, and it is difficult to know how this virus will…
Read MoreMarketing Tips to Help Your Title Company Stand Out from the Competition
For several years now, Florida title companies have been working within the industry regulations as they relate to wining and dining potential customers. Due to restrictions, some of the older approaches are no longer practiced where you could persuade real estate attorneys or mortgage providers to work with you. Whether you like these regulations or…
Read More5 Productivity Tips for Title Companies Looking to Grow
The title insurance industry has seen a lot of attention in recent years. Some newer regulations have impacted the industry and have changed some of the traditional approaches we were counting on to work with mortgage providers, developers, and real estate attorneys. Whether or not you agree with any new restrictions, it is clear that…
Read More5 Standout Qualities That Make Property Debt Research a Trusted Resource for Florida’s Title Companies
When handling your real estate transactions, you need quality services for conducting property debt research. Having a municipal lien search done on a property that is for sale will determine if there are any unrecorded and outstanding debts or issues on the property. Property Debt Research will perform a search for any: Delinquent real estate…
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