Reference Guide to Home Buying & Selling

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• Advantages of Home Ownership
• Question and Answer Guide for Buyers and Sellers
• The Escrow Process
• Why do I need Title Insurance?
• What is Involved in Issuing a Title Policy?
• How to Read a Preliminary Title Report
• 29 Covered Risks for Homeowners
• Common Ways of Holding Title
• Who Pays What - A Guide to Closing Costs
• The Loan Process
• What is a Point?
• Information Needed at Loan Application
• The Appraisal
• The Inspection Process
• Understanding Mello-Roos
• What is a Power of Attorney?
• Understanding Supplemental Property Taxes
• Property Tax Breaks for Seniors – Prop 60/90
• Do I Need to Homestead My Property?
• Terms You Will Want to Know
• How the Tax System Works
• Difference Between Joint Tenancy and Community Property
• Understanding Living Trusts
• Common Title Terms
• Property Tax Schedule
• Policy Coverage Details
• Non-Judicial Foreclosure Process

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