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Property title: Clear or clouded?

To sell a home and transfer ownership to a new owner, the property must have a clear title. Clear titles are documents proving legal ownership rights for the property in question. Without a clean title, the sale cannot move forward, and both buyer and ...

How to prepare for your California luxury homebuying journey

The luxury home buying process is tenacious, which can heighten your emotions. If you intend to purchase a luxury home in a large market such as the one in California, you may be met with additional stressors. California is growing every year with more job opportunities and resources, ...

A basic guide to how a home warranty works

When considering new construction, many potential buyers wonder, "How does a home warranty work?" Either a builder or a separate home warranty company can provide special coverage for specific parts of your new home, similar to the protection offered by insurance.Here are some of the most important questions and answers ...

Ad valorem tax & other important tax terms to know

Ad valorem is a Latin term meaning "according to value." In tax language, ad valorem means a flexible value dependent on the specific asset. Ad valorem is just one of many important terms related to property taxes you should know. Here are a few more examples of important property tax ...