Links

USEFUL TITLE INSURANCE LINKS

Below you will find links that will be useful in your home buying process and beyond. Check back frequently for updates and additions.


  • YOUR CLOSING CHECKLIST

    Closing is one of the most important parts of the process—it’s when you legally commit to your mortgage loan. This guide will help you prepare for your closing so you can sign your papers with confidence.

  • HUD

  • CFPB

  • INMAN NEWS

    Inman News is the leading source of independent real estate news, information, advice, research, opinion and commentary for industry professionals and consumers alike.

  • TITLE ALLIANCE

    Title Alliance has been forming successful single and multi-state title joint ventures with lenders, realtors, and builders since 1983. We work with our partners to establish in-house title and settlement operations, dramatically enhancing their customer service and increasing their profit.

  • RESPA NEWS

    RESPA News is the number-one independent resource for breaking news, features and analysis on all things pertaining to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA).

  • RATE CALCULATOR

    Rates should always be verified with your title company directly.

  • PA TRANSFER TAX RATES

    If you’re purchasing a home in Pennsylvania, one of the closing costs you will incur is the Pennsylvania state deed transfer tax. The rates can be found at this link, broken down by county.

  • THE TITLE REPORT

    The Title Report is the title insurance industry’s premier source of market intelligence, covering the issues that matter to today’s title agent and settlement services professional.

  • FIRST AMERICAN

    First American provides financial services through its Title Insurance and Services segment and its Specialty Insurance segment. The First American Family of Companies’ core business lines include title insurance and closing/settlement services; title plant management services; title and other real property records and images; valuation products and services; home warranty products; property and casualty insurance; and banking, trust, and investment advisory services.

  • FIND YOUR POST OFFICE

  • FIND A HOSPITAL

  • FIND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

  • PA DRIVER AND VEHICLE SERVICES

    Pennsylvania driver license information.

  • PA POWERPORT

    The state website with links to everything from voter registration, professional licenses, recreational licenses, legislators, and much more.

  • SCHOOL MATTERS

    School district statistics

  • SHOP FOR ENERGY

    Compare Electric Companies

  • EXELON ELECTRIC

    Information on electric service

  • COMCAST CABLE

    Information on cable service

  • PHILADELPHIA WATER REVENUE

  • YOUR CLOSING DOCUMENTS EXPLAINED

    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) provides a guide to explaining many of the forms you'll sign at settlement.

  • The Home Closing Process and Benefits of an Owner's Title Insurance Policy

    Do you know what to expect when closing on a new home? This video will show what to expect in the closing process and whty title insurance is an important purchase.

  • Protect Your Money from Wire Fraud Schemes When Buying a Home

    Buying a home is meant to be happy. Having a wire theft steal the money meant to purchase your home is certainly unhappy. Watch this video to see the importance of protecting your money from wire fraud.