Homeowner Education

The latest news, tips, and tricks for homeowners

Property Taxes 101

While property taxes are inevitable, their complexities often confuse homeowners. Knowing the difference between fact and fiction could lead to significant financial savings!

The Growing Dangers of AI-Powered Property Fraud Scams

Legal and title experts state that AI property fraud is on the rise. Advancements in AI have made some property fraud schemes more sophisticated and easier to execute.

Separating Fact from Fiction 16 Common Property Tax Myths Debunked

While property taxes are inevitable, their complexities often confuse homeowners. Knowing the difference between fact and fiction could lead to significant financial savings!

The DomiDocs® Guide to Mortgage eClosings

DomiDocs® answered the call for an innovative cloud-based Homeowner Enablement Platform®, and now the real estate industry is catching up by offering digital mortgage closings, commonly referred to as eClosings.

Creating a Home Inventory For Disaster Insurance Purposes

If you have created a home inventory list for disaster and insurance purposes, you’ll have one less thing to worry about during a natural disaster.

All the Documents You’ll Need to Sell Your Home

Selling your home can mean downsizing, upsizing, or cashing in to finally take your dream vacation. But no matter your path, it pays to be informed, so if you’re planning to sell your home, here are the documents you’ll need.

Inspections That Every Home Buyer Would Love to See

A captivating house might mask a multitude of problems you can’t see. That’s why a home inspection is crucial before committing to one of the biggest purchases of your life.

Build It or Buy It – The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your Dream Home

If you’re okay with making a few sacrifices, then an existing home may be a good choice for you. But if you’re looking for your perfect dream home that only comes with customization, then building a new home may be the better way to go.

What You Need to Know About Build-to-Rent Homes

Generally designed for single families, build-to-rent homes are master-planned neighborhoods purposely built for renters.

The DomiDocs Guide to Hurricane Preparedness

As Benjamin Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” This can apply to many scenarios in life including dealing with natural disasters such as hurricanes.

One Simple Step To Protect Yourself from Land, Lot, and Parcel Fraud

What Happens if Your Homeowners Insurance is Cancelled, Not Renewed or Lapses

Chances are good that your home is your number one long-term investment. But being a homeowner doesn’t come without risk, so it’s vital to have a solid homeowner insurance policy in place!

What to Expect And What to Know Before You Close on a House

Let’s take a look at what to expect and what to know before you close on a house.

The DomiDocs Guide to Foreclosure Rescue Scams

Freddie Mac defines a foreclosure rescue scam as “A type of fraud that takes advantage of homeowners who have fallen behind on their mortgage payments.”

The Basics of Removing a Name From a Mortgage or Deed

The key thing to realize here is that when there are two people listed on a loan, you’re both responsible for the entire amount of the loan as it’s not split 50/50.

Ins and Outs of FHA Loans

The FHA provides mortgages on single and multi-family homes and is one of the largest mortgage insurers worldwide. The FHA is known for offering low down payments, low closing costs, and easy credit qualifying.

The DomiDocs Guide to Volcano Eruption Preparedness

According to the US Geological Survey (USGS), Mount St. Helens, WA, is the most likely volcano in the Cascades to erupt again, with the average eruption interval being every 100–300 years.

The DomiDocs Guide to Dust and Sand Storm Preparedness

According to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), “Sand and dust storms are common meteorological hazards in arid and semi-arid regions. They are usually caused by thunderstorms – or strong pressure gradients associated with cyclones –which increase wind speed over a wide area.

The DomiDocs Guide to Blizzard Preparedness

No matter how much we love or hate winter, it’s coming one way or another so it’s best to get ready for the unknown, especially as a homeowner when a winter blizzard can wreak havoc on your home.

The DomiDocs Guide to Avalanche Preparedness

According to the National Geographic Society, mountains in the western states of America are subject to approximately 100,000 avalanches annually, with 150 deaths worldwide every year.

The DomiDocs Guide to Landslide Preparedness

The US Geological Survey (USGS) defines a landslide as: “the movement of a mass of rock, debris, or earth down a slope.

The DomiDocs Guide to Tsunami Preparedness

According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), significant tsunamis have occurred in the US and will no doubt occur again.

The DomiDocs Guide to Earthquake Preparedness

Education and being prepared are key when it comes to keeping you and your family safe during a natural disaster such as an earthquake.

The Basics of Notary Fraud

Notary fraud is a little-known but highly effective way for criminals to take control of your funds and your property!

How to Avoid the Zombie Debt, Ghost Mortgage & Rebuttable Presumption Phenomenon!

Zombie Debt and Ghost Mortgages are debts you no longer owe, or debt that belongs to someone else entirely!

Fraudulent Listing for Sale or Rent

How HomeLock™ Can Help Prevent Missed Mortgage Payments & Deed Errors

Property Fraud Protection 101

Lien Education & Lien Fraud 101

Mortgage Fraud & How It Can Affect You

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