Mortgage escrow fraud: What homebuyers need to know
This type of online fraud has increased more than 10-fold since 2015.
4 min read
Sep 22, 2022
Bill McGuire
Former Editor, homes
EXPERTISE
- Mortgages
- Real estate
- Personal finance
EDUCATION
- Stern School of Business, NYU
Experience
Bill was a senior coordinating producer at ABC News, editorial director of Money.com, general editor of Bloomberg Personal magazine, editor at large at Bloomberg News, team leader at NerdWallet and Consumer Reports magazine. He was a vice president at Citibank and Folio Financial.
A home is more than a roof over your head — it’s a major asset. Your actions in buying, financing and maintaining a home can make or break your financial life. That’s why it’s important to acquire knowledge before, during and after acquiring a home.
— Bill McGuire
Bill's latest articles
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What is chain of title in real estate?
Chain of title tracks a home’s previous and current legal owners.
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Wholesaling involves acting as a middleman between the seller and buyer of a property.
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House hunting checklist
There’s a lot involved in trying to find a house. Here’s where to start.
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What is designated agency in real estate?
Designated agency means agents from the same company represent the buyer and seller.
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What is a Realtist?
A Realtist can also be a Realtor. But there’s much more to this designation.
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What is the National Association of Real Estate Brokers (NAREB)?
The association has a long history of fighting housing discrimination.
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What contractors do you need to build a home?
Here’s what you need to know about all the tradespeople who build a home.
3 min read Sep 13, 2022