7 steps to a stress-free home closing

By G. M. Filisko  on March 22, 2011
Originally published on February 10, 2010

By doing homework in advance, you’ll understand what you’re asked to sign when you close the sale of your home.

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Understanding capital gains in real estate

By CENTURY 21 Key Realty  on September 6, 2010

When you sell a stock, you owe taxes on your gain which is the difference between what you paid for the stock and what you sold it for. The same is true with selling a home (or a second home). This gain is referred to as a capital gain and there are some special considerations to think about…

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Items to have on hand for the new owners

By CENTURY 21 Key Realty  on September 2, 2010

A great way to welcome the buyers to their new home is to have all the necessary paperwork and equipment available that they will need. Here are six things that you should have on hand for the new owners:

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Title insurance: the best money you can spend

By CENTURY 21 Key Realty  on December 10, 2007

It is very important to remember however that the lender’s title policy typically only covers the amount of the loan. Any down payment, or equity, the buyer may have is not covered by the lender’s policy. So whether you are paying 5% down or buying a property with cash, an owner’s title policy probably makes a lot of sense.

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