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...
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Stay up to date on industry trends, news and events from the experts at Mattingly Ford Title.What is a 1031 Exchange?
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...
Title Insurance: What You Need to Know
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...
4 Tips to Help You Prevent Wire Fraud
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...
What Types of Realty Title Services Do We Offer?
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...
How Long Does a Short-Sale Take?
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...
What is a Short Sale on a House?
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...
What is a Notary Signing Agent?
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...
What is a 1031 Exchange?
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...
A Practical Guide to Commercial Real Estate
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,...