Lawyers Title - Santa Clara County

07/16/2025

As the U.S. housing market has cooled, the balance of power has shifted towards buyers.

07/15/2025

A real estate agent can help you accurately price your home based on a comparative market analysis (CMA) report. A pre-listing appraisal is optional and typically only needed if you want a second opinion on your home’s value. The home appraisal process typically begins after a homebuyer has made an offer on a property and the seller has accepted it. This process is essential for determining if the purchase price is in line with the property's actual worth and for the lender to underwrite the loan.

07/14/2025

Closing on a home is the final step in the homebuying process. It is the appointment where you officially purchase the property by signing off on all the home purchase paperwork. The closing date is set during the contract negotiation phase and must be listed on the purchase agreement contract.

07/11/2025

If you’ve seen ads for home title lock insurance, you might be worried. The ad says that someone can steal the title to your home, and you should protect yourself with title lock insurance. Beware, it is just a play to scare you. Title fraud is identity theft, and title lock insurance does not stop identity theft.

07/09/2025

The rising costs of living have impacted affordability for renters across the country. In eight major metro areas, renters now need to make six figures to comfortably afford rent.

07/08/2025

Buying new construction homes has been a trend due to factors like modern amenities and customization options, however, there are also lots of advantages to purchasing an older home in an established neighborhood.

07/07/2025

Housing inventory is finally increasing and leading to modest improvements in affordability in major markets across the country. NAR’s quarterly Housing Shortage Tracker index is a forward-looking indicator that calculates the number of new building permits issued for every new job created in a major metropolitan area.

07/04/2025

07/03/2025

Title vesting is the legal process of establishing ownership of a property and securing one’s right as the owner. It determines how ownership is structured and how property can be transferred or inherited, impacting legal rights, tax implications, and probate processes.

06/30/2025

Check out these market stats - STAT!!

06/30/2025

Let's have some FUN in July!!

06/27/2025

Lawyers Title works with real estate agents in a team effort to educate and shield consumers from the dangers of wire fraud, the most common real estate scam. Stay vigilant!