Real Estate Services

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Aug 2026
Did You Know You Can Choose Your Own Title Company? How RESPA Protects Your Right to Save at Closing
Did You Know You Can Choose Your Own Title Company? How RESPA Protects Your Right to Save at Closing

Most buyers accept whichever title company their agent or loan officer names first, assuming the choice was already made for them. It wasn't. ...

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Aug 2012
Which Judgment Liens Create A Cloud On Title?

In rem versus In personam.  Do all judgment liens matter to your deal?  Not necessarily.  Judgment liens are monetary awards in favor of ...

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May 2012
PA Transfer Tax Exemptions

Pennsylvania Transfer Tax Exemptions As a PA Title Insurance company we get inquiries all the time regarding the transfers of ownership for PA properties.  ...

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May 2012
Pennsylvania Title Insurance Rate Simplification

As previously written the Pennsylvania Insurance Department has approved a Title Insurance Rate Simplification, Rate Increase and Manual Revisions submitted by the Title ...

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May 2012
PA Title Insurance Rates Change Approved

  PA Title Insurance Rates are about to change. The Pennsylvania Insurance Department has approved the Rate Simplification for all Title Insurance Rating Bureau ...

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Mar 2012
The PLTA Opposition to PA House Bill 1877

   It is worth noting that earlier this month, PLTA's President, Phil Janny, provided testimony opposing the Pennsylvania House Bill 1877 The purpose of the ...

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Jan 2012
Philadelphia Investors and Gas Liens

When purchasing a property in Pennsylvania we constantly remind you it is vital you use a Pennsylvania Title Insurance Company.  Many out of ...

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Aug 2011
Preparation for Closing; A Buyer’s Pre-Settlement Checklist

Typically, at the closing the buyer(s), seller(s), real estate agent(s), attorney(s) and loan officer(s) meet at the offices of World Wide Land Transfer ...

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Aug 2011
Title Insurance in a Bad Economy

Title Insurance in a Bad Economy Whether you’re a first time homebuyer or upgrading from your starter home, closing escrow is an exciting time. ...

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Jul 2011
HUD Revises Settlement Statement Rules with a few amendments

There were clarifying amendments made July 11th, 2011 to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) sections involving “changed circumstances” and the “GFE ...