Tri Star Title and Escrow, LLC
When you start the procedure of purchasing a home, you have to open an escrow account. An escrow account keeps your money safe throughout the entire home-buying process all the way up to closing. A lot of times there is extra money left over in the escrow account after the hom...
Both renting and buying have their advantages. If you are in a good spot financially to own a home, there's no reason why you shouldn't purchase your first home, but many reasons why you should.
1. More than likely you'll have a fixed mortgage rate. This means that y...
Of all the places that you could move to, Tennessee should be at the top of your list. There are a plethora of reasons why you should make the great state of Tennessee your new home base.
Job Opportunities- At 3.3%, Tennessee has the sixth lowest unem...
Buying a new home is a huge step for anyone. The process can be difficult to understand. Although the procedure for buying a home is pretty standard, there are different laws and regulations that vary from state to state. Here’s what you need to know if you are purchasing a ...
Anything to do with finances can be confusing and stressful; especially when it comes to purchasing a home. From last minute fees and costs to proper paperwork, there’s a lot to be worried about.
First things first. Wile your money is being held in escrow, it’s im...
Purchasing a new home is an exciting home in anybody’s life. It can also be scary and confusing. There is so much going on at once, and with so many details to remember, it can be a little overwhelming.
Closing on a house means meeting with the seller, both of your ...
People from all over are coming to Tennessee; more specifically Murfreesboro. There are many reasons why this is happening. There are more jobs available here, and it is an awesome place to raise a family. If you are in the market to buy, consider choosing a home in Murfreesbo...
It's easy to get spooked when you're trying to buy a home; especially if you have never done it before. There are a lot of terms that get thrown around that you may not be familiar with. Here are some tips that will help you along your way.
Your money doesn't go direc...
When you think about moving, it's often after years of living in your current home. You see the same walls, the same floors, the same leaky faucet. You know which doorframes stick and where. You know exactly how to walk down your hallway without waking up the whole house. Whil...
Selling your home quickly and at the right price comes down to a number of factors, not the least of which is the quality of your open house. A real estate agent can generally steer you in the right direction, but if you're the hands on type, you might just be asking yourself ...
Real estate is heating up as spring rolls in, and those for sale signs are cropping up in neighborhoods across the country. While those houses are occupied by some very lovely people, if you're going out house hunting this sprin...
Buying a home is a huge undertaking, and shouldn't be rushed or taken too lightly. When the price is right, the location is wrong. When the location is right, the floor needs to be replaced. Finding the perfect convergence of all the factors you're looking for can be so diffic...
Selling your home can be a true nightmare. If you've ever done it, you know to expect delays, lots of nitpicking, last minute counter offers, and a myriad of unexpected expenses, which you must incur before any buyer will be willing to even make serious offer. To top it all of...
There are a few things every aspiring landlord should know before diving into an investment. This is especially true for the first time buyer. Your hard earned cash is on the line, and will likely not make you enough money to quit your day job in the foreseeable future. That m...
To most people who've never bought a house before, escrow is a sort of confusing term. Some don't know what it means, and others hear it and just think of a fee to be paid. When those people begin the process of buying their first home, however, a little enlightenment can go a...
If you're currently renting the place you live in, not only are you throwing money away, you could also be spending more than you need to. It's pretty well known that mortgage payments can be much lower than rent (sometimes even by half). "But I'm broke", you say. You might t...
The real estate market is hot right now, and in Middle Tennessee, a full scale frenzy is in effect. As a (somewhat predictable) result, new agents are flying out of real estate school to snap up a slice of the rapidly expanding pie. Now, new agents have to cut their teeth some...
When I picture selling a house, I imagine a guy with a signed deed and another guy with a big bag of money trading with each other. In theory, title guy could just grab the money guy's money and run, or vice versa. In truth, a home sale is a lot more complicated transaction, a...
The Tennessee Housing Development Agency is offering $15,000 in down payment assistance to Great Choice-eligible home buyers who purchase a home in targeted neighborhoods across the state that were hard hit by the downturn and have been slower to recover, through the Hardest H...
Since 2005, Tri-Star Title Company has provided a full-range of title and escrow services to Rutherford, Cannon and Coffee counties in Tennessee.
With unwriting provided by Chicago Title Insurance Co. and Fidelity National Title Group, Tri-Star provides excellent servi...
