Title Insurance Explained Visually
Through funny animation, this video explains why title insurance is important when buying a home
The 3 kinds of property liens.
Looks at consensual liens, statutory liens, and judgment liens
7 Steps to Buying a House!
Gives a brief look on how the home buying process works, from looking at your budget to closing
Mortgage Basics: Open or Closed Mortgage
Provides a short description of what an open and closed mortgage is and then compares them.
Investing in Real Estate Explained in One Minute
Describes the benefits and drawbacks of investing in real estate other than the house you live in (i.e. renting out a house to someone else)
First Time Home Buyer MISTAKES | 9 Mistakes First-Time Home Buyers Make | First Time Home Buyer Tips
Offers practical advice for first time home buyers in order to avoid costly mistakes.
What Does a Title Company Do?
Gives an overview of the people who work at a title company and what they do during the home buying/selling process
Understanding the Home Appraisal Process
Looks at an example of the real estate appraisal process using the sales comparison approach
Mortgage Basics – Mortgage 101
Looks at the major features of a mortgage contract: collateral, principal, interest, taxes, and insurance. Also looks at mortgage points.
Explaining Mortgage | by Wall Street Survivor
Explains how a mortgage differs from other loans and defines key terms in a mortgage contract: down payment, interest rate, term, amortization, debt, and equity. Also explains how a house could appreciate in value.