More About Title Insurance

For the majority of American’s, the purchase of a home represents the largest investment most families will ever make. There is a great deal of confidence that comes with an owner’s title insurance policy. It’s a great way to get your property...

Passing of Carmine P. Giordano

Carmine P. Giordano, 72, passed away August 13th, 2021. Born December 23, 1948 in Newark, NJ, he is survived by his wife Carol and his daughter Melissa. Carmine had been part of the Counsellors Title Sales Team since joining them in 2011 as a licensed title producer....

Rental Bidding Wars

According to a recently published article, finding a place to live is getting more difficult, and it’s not just happening amongst homebuyers — bidding wars are now occurring between renters. The inventory crisis which has affected home buyers for the last...

Mortgage Rates Drop and New Listings Pop

In good news for buyers and owners looking to refinance, this week’s mortgage rates dropped. And a Fed survey of loan officers shows that while mortgage credit eased, it remains near the tighter end of the range. In housing, new listings rebounded per the weekly...

Costs at a Real Estate Closing

As home prices continue to rise, homebuyers are looking for other ways to save, especially when they close on their property. Typical closing costs are between 2% and 5% of the loan amount for the borrowers. Closing costs and fees are the expenses that are incurred...