by Heights Title | Sep 28, 2022 | Real Estate
You’re preparing to buy a house, and you thought you knew all the real estate jargon. A mortgage is a type of loan used to purchase a home, closing is when the sale of the property takes place, and a lien is an unpaid debt on a piece of property. Check, check,...
by Heights Title | Sep 7, 2022 | Real Estate
While you may be familiar with title companies from your experience in buying your property, you might be less sure how they assist you as a seller. Just as they do for buyers, when handling real estate closings, title companies are responsible for protecting the...
by Heights Title | Aug 16, 2022 | Real Estate
A City Rich in History and Progress Birmingham, Alabama has experienced a boom in recent years. Great James Beard Award-Winning Restaurants, amazing schools, great parks, and more make Birmingham truly the Magic City. If you’re looking to relocate, consider Birmingham...
by Heights Title | Jul 20, 2022 | Real Estate
A closing agent or settlement agent is the entity or individual who oversees the closing process, including making sure the title is clear and all the money is collected, verified, and disbursed in accordance with the terms of the contract and loan documents. A...
by Heights Title | Jun 15, 2022 | Real Estate
Even in market conditions that favor sellers, buyers can still close on a home they want for a price they can afford. At least, as long as you understand the challenges and do your due diligence. Read on to find out what you need to know to tackle buying in a seller’s...
by Heights Title | May 20, 2022 | Real Estate, Title Insurance, Uncategorized
Cahaba Heights: A Great Neighborhood to Work and Play Cahaba Heights is a neighborhood of the City of Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Located just outside of the city limits of Birmingham, Vestavia is “Alabama’s premier place to live, shop, work and play.” With great...