by richard | May 8, 2025 | Blog
When you buy a home, you’re not just purchasing four walls and a roof—you’re investing in your financial future. But what if someone claims rights to your property after closing? What if an undiscovered issue with your title arises? That’s where title insurance steps...
by richard | May 8, 2025 | Blog
Work-life can be a challenge, but it is essential in this day and age. Oftentimes, work takes precedence over everything as we have a natural desire to succeed professionally. We tend to push aside our well-being, which leads to a poor work-life balance. Creating a...
by richard | May 8, 2025 | Blog
By: Jessica O. Wilke Partner, Hansen, Howell & Wilkie, PLLC North Carolina Underwriting Counsel, Alliant National Title Insurance Company I. Why do we care? A. Because claims / litigation due to lack of authority or capacity in signing real property documents are...
by richard | May 8, 2025 | Blog
Sadly, we only see about 25% of owners purchasing a survey when the buy their home. Why? Surveys can run about $500-700 and there is a long wait for them to come in before closing. However, I cannot underestimate how important getting a survey is! Not only does it...
by richard | May 8, 2025 | Blog
It’s true. One of the most contentious things I’ve seen happen in a closing is when the seller (typically an engineer) reads that North Carolina Property taxes are assessed by the fiscal year (July 1 to June 30) but collects the bills on a calendar year (January 1 to...
by richard | May 8, 2025 | Blog
In a post-pandemic world, many of us are looking for ways to turn our homes into a place of wellness. Whether that means hiring professionals to do the heavy lifting or taking on some projects ourselves, there are plenty of ways to revive and refresh your home. When...
