“ALWAYS VERIFY wire instructions, specifically the ABA routing number and account number, by calling the party who sent the instructions to you. DO NOT use the phone number provided in the email containing the instructions, use phone numbers you have called before or can otherwise verify. Obtain the number of your Realtor®, Real Estate Broker and your escrow officer as soon as an escrow account is opened. DO NOT send an email to verify as the email address may be incorrect or the email may be intercepted by the fraudster,” Susan Wehrle, Vice President of Select Title Group said.

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By Jonathan Deesing

Clean floors and fresh java are hardly the coolest things you can get from using smart devices like robotic vacuums and automatic coffee makers in your home. Whether you’re already benefitting from smart devices or not, here are some unexpected ways you can harness this smart tech to spice up your home.

1. Handy Diet Helper

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For those who have been in the business for more than five years, you are no stranger to the situation we are about to face regarding the crisis that the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is facing. Prior to the previous five year commitment, we faced several years of short term extensions and now we are right back where we started with an abreviated extension of the current program which will cease on December 8th, 2017.

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Tis the season to hop on those home improvements before the winter months arrive. Watch this short video for some great tips to follow before hiring a contractor.  

If you need referrals for a contractor, reach out, we have a library of contacts that we are happy to share.  

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When school is in session and just getting out the door is an accomplishment, having go-to routines can help make ordinary activities more exciting for the entire family. However, if you encounter resistance to everyday household tasks, you may just need a simple revamp to make activities more entertaining and engaging.

Refresh your family routines with these ideas designed to create more willing participants:

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As stated on this site, the first step of The Buying Process is to get your pre-approval. We are very excited to launch the Second Opinion program with our preferred mortgage lender, Preferred Home Lending (PHL).

The program is very simple. We want to make sure that you have the very best mortgage to meet your financial needs.  With this program, you can find out in three easy steps. 

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You've all heard the news, but have you taken the time to take action to protect your assets?  If you're like most, time probably got away from you.  In just a couple clicks, you can find out if you were affected by this breach.  Read on.

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Before commencing a real estate rehab, it’s important for investors to first understand the intricacies of such an undertaking. First off, there are three categories of rehabs: personal rehab, rental rehab and a fix and flip. This is important for investor to comprehend, as each approach will differ in how profits are made, as well as the costs that go into the project.

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Here are four great reasons to consider buying a home today, instead of waiting.

CoreLogic’s latest Home Price Index reports that home prices have appreciated by 6.7% over the last 12 months. The same report predicts that prices will continue to increase at a rate of 5.0% over the next year.

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