Mar 24, 2020
Paying cash for a home is not a new trend in the homebuying and real estate market. Depending on the actions of the market, paying cash at closing can be a real boon to both buyer and seller. For the buyer, being able to pay in cash can strengthen negotiating...
Mar 5, 2020
The homebuying process can certainly be an intimidating one. Seeing as your home represents your greatest financial commitment, undoubtedly, you want to make sure you go about the buying process in the best way possible. There is a delicate balance, though, when it...
Feb 19, 2020
If you frequent websites focused on homebuying, real estate markets, and other related topics, you’re likely familiar with the word “escrow,” but you may not know what that really means. Well, luckily for you, one of our past blog posts tackled that...
Feb 5, 2020
The time has come for you to close on your new house. First thing’s first: congratulations! For all the excitement, you may be nervous about having everything in order when closing day arrives. Which is exactly why we want to present you a short list of things...
Jan 15, 2020
We are a title insurance company, so it should come as no surprise that we are proponents of title insurance. So it’s understandable that when we see buyers and sellers of properties struggle with understanding what title insurance is and why it’s so...
Jan 7, 2020
The housing game doesn’t sleep, not for a second. Just when you think you know what’s happening in real estate, something comes along that changes the game completely. 2019 was that way and 2020 looks to be the same, carrying with it trends and shifts to...
Dec 11, 2019
2019 is quickly coming to a close. Metropolitan Title wants to give Indiana homeowners the information they need to best prepare for State Property Taxes. We know how important the timing for these notices are to you. Here is what you need know to keep you and your...
Nov 26, 2019
There is something inherently cozy about the holidays, isn’t there? Whether you’re singing about being at home on your chosen holiday or watching a movie about a red nosed reindeer who saves the day, there is a certain sentimentality when it comes to your...
Nov 5, 2019
Scott Catanzarite has been a Branch Manager at Metropolitan Title Company for the past 5 years. When he’s not delighting Hoosiers with the best home-buying process in the state, Scott has a passion for helping people in need. This week, Scott is taking part in...
Oct 24, 2019
The FBI says that criminals are becoming better at committing malicious wire fraud schemes and that the frequency of these cyberattacks is on the rise. Fraudsters have also become more sophisticated: emails with proper grammar and email signatures as well as non-email...
