Real Estate Tips

When you buy a house you are asked to sign an amazing number of documents, especially if you are obtaining a mortgage loan. It is prudent to read all of the papers before signing them, but it may not be practical to do this at the actual closing. There is a way you can read everything first without holding up the closing.

The title company should have the papers ready for your review several days before the closing, but sometimes the lender delivers the paperwork at the last minute. If you insist on reading the fine print on every page, you will probably draw some serious groans from the others at the table. One practical solution is to request copies of all of the standard forms a week before the closing, so that you can read them at your leisure. At the closing you need only to make sure that the information is filled in correctly.

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Real Estate Trivia

Q	Upon completion this year, what will be the tallest residential building south of New York and east of Chicago?
A	Located in Biscayne Bay, Florida, the $120 million, 51-floor luxury condominium will be called The Santa Maria.
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