by Mattingly Ford Title Services | Oct 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
A Guide to Wire Transfer Best Practices In the world of real estate, the distribution of funds is one of the last stages in the process before a buyer takes ownership of a property. Wire transfers allow this to happen, so money can move quickly and securely when...
by Mattingly Ford Title Services | Sep 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
What is a 1031 Exchange? A 1031 exchange is a real estate investing tool used to defer capital gains, losses, or capital gains tax that you have to pay at the time of sale. This strategy involves selling an investment property and reinvesting the proceeds in a...
by Mattingly Ford Title Services | Sep 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
What is Title Insurance? As you probably know, insurance is a way for you to protect yourself from financial losses. Especially when you’re making a large investment like buying a home, it’s important to minimize any risks. That’s where title insurance comes into...
by Mattingly Ford Title Services | Jul 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
Smart Practices to Help You Prevent Wire Fraud Real estate transactions are often the target of fraud because they involve large sums of money. Cybercriminals looking for a big payday often hack into email systems, and lie in wait for someone to make the wrong...
by Mattingly Ford Title Services | May 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
Mattingly Ford Title provides comprehensive title and closing services for real estate companies, financial institutions, businesses, and home buyers. We have the experience, processes and technology to manage virtually any real estate transaction. If you’re...
by Mattingly Ford Title Services | Apr 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Benefits and Risks of Buying Short-Sale Homes When it comes to home buying, short-sale homes offer the chance to purchase a property that is listed below market value. These homes are placed on the market at a very attractive price to attract prospective buyers before...
by Mattingly Ford Title Services | Apr 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
What is a Short Sale? A short sale is a way for money lenders to recover a portion of the funds from a borrower who is at risk of foreclosure. This helps the homeowner to get out of financial trouble and minimize losses. With a short sale, the owner of the home...
by Mattingly Ford Title Services | Jan 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
The documentation required to finalize a home loan can be very complex. That’s why lenders bring Notary Signing Agents (NSA) into the process. NSAs are specialized notaries who make sure your loan documentation meets all the requirements. NSAs train extensively to...
by Mattingly Ford Title Services | Jan 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
Maybe you’re new to commercial real estate investing, and you’ve heard about something called a 1031 exchange. If you want to know what a 1031 exchange is, this guide can help you understand how a 1031 exchange works and what you can do to get started with this type...
by Mattingly Ford Title Services | Jan 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
What is commercial real estate investing? Commercial real estate investing is a wealth-building strategy like investing in the stock market or a retirement plan. Investors gain income from leasing the space to other businesses and selling the commercial property,...
by Mattingly Ford Title Services | Jan 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
If you’re interested in investing in rental properties and want to become more educated on the topic, this guide is for you. Better understand your options and important considerations as you move forward. One of the most important things to think about right away:...
by Mattingly Ford Title Services | Dec 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
If this is your first time buying a home or you need a refresher, this guide can help you navigate the closing process. We’ll walk you step-by-step through what happens once you agree to move forward and purchase a property. Plus, we’ll help you prepare for closing...
