What’s Shaping the Market in Late 2025 Welcome to Wake Up Wednesdays, your new go-to series for fresh, relevant insights into the world of real estate, title insurance, and property valuation. Whether you’re a seasoned investor, a first-time buyer, or a fellow industry professional, we’re here to help you start your Wednesday with clarity and … Continued
Register Today: When Land Touches Water: Tideland Webinar
When Land Touches Water: Tidelands Webinar Join us on October 22, 2025 at 12:00 EST. New Jersey Tidelands is a complex issue and the subject of frustration, confusion and questions. Let us help you navigate through this topic and provide valuable insight. Together with Larry Bell, Esq from CATIC Title, the companies of The Jordan … Continued
Understanding Chain of Title
What Is Chain of Title? When buying or selling property, one of the most important—but often overlooked—steps is verifying the Chain of Title. This is the official record of ownership for a piece of real estate, showing every transfer from the original owner to the current one. Each time a property changes hands, a new … Continued
What is Functional Obsolescence?
Have you read an appraisal report and seen that the real estate appraiser commented that the property suffers from functional obsolescence? When evaluating real estate, one often overlooked but critical factor that can significantly affect a property’s value is functional obsolescence. This term refers to a decline in a property’s appeal or usefulness due to outdated … Continued
Quality Title & Abstract Agency is in 13 states!
We can supply title insurance for every transaction type. We’re proud to announce that Quality Title & Abstract Agency is now serving clients across 13 states. From the Northeast to the Southeast and into the Midwest, our reach is growing and so is our commitment to delivering exceptional title insurance and closing services. We proudly … Continued
Need a Title Insurance Quote? We’ve Got You Covered!
At Quality Title & Abstract Agency, we’re proud to offer fast, reliable, and accurate title insurance and closing services for both residential and commercial properties. Whether you’re purchasing a new home or refinancing, it’s important to know your title insurance costs ahead of time. Our Title Insurance Calculator makes that easy! Our easy-to-use calculator generates … Continued
The FAQs Of Title Insurance For Homeowners
A home is the single largest investment most of us will make in our lives. To buy with confidence, get owner’s title insurance. It’s a smart way to protect your property from financial claims. To help you understand how it works, here are answers to common questions: WHAT IS TITLE? A title is the right … Continued
What Is a CEMA Mortgage in New York?
If you’re refinancing a mortgage in New York there’s a unique financial tool that could save you thousands: CEMA, which stands for Consolidation, Extension, and Modification Agreement. This type of mortgage is specific to New York State and allows homeowners to avoid paying mortgage recording tax on the full amount of a refinanced loan. Here’s … Continued
Lady Bird Deeds: A Potential Smarter Way to Pass on Property in Florida
A Lady Bird Deed, officially known as an Enhanced Life Estate Deed is a type of deed that lets you pass your property directly to your family without probate after you pass away. They also allow owners to retain control over their property during their lifetime, including the ability to sell or mortgage the property … Continued
What is a 1031 Exchange?
When a business owner divests a property and reinvests the proceeds into another, immediate tax obligations are postponed. This strategy allows for the deferral of capital gains taxes associated with the initial property sale. Types of Exchanges: Delayed Exchange: The most frequently used exchange. In this scenario, the exchanger usually hires a Qualified Intermediary to … Continued
