Safe Harbor Title Company Winter Update 2023
Happy New Year! We hope you had a joyful holiday season and are enjoying a fresh start in 2023! Top Residential Transaction in 2022 It’s always special to provide settlement and title services for new homeowners but it is quite the privilege to be chosen…
Government Shutdown Delaying, Cancelling Deals Involving IRS Liens
January 8, 2019 The continued government shutdown is disrupting closings and causing problems for title companies trying to obtain lien payoff information from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). While the government has said tax refunds will go out despite a continued shutdown, it’s been reported…
Safe Harbor Title Co. @ Sticks-n-Bricks with HBAR
We had the pleasure of touring a new home development here in town through the Home Building Association of Richmond. It’s important for people in our industry to understand not only new construction and also existing properties but the different stages of new construction. We’re…
A Happy Team Is A Successful One
We know how important it is to have a successful team and here at Safe Harbor Title we help close millions of dollars worth of transactions every year. Our clients, no matter how big or small, need to feel like they are being taken care…
Scott’s Addition momentum spurs another development deal
The Richmond Commercial Real Estate Market has taken a very colorful turn. We’re no longer focused on just housing but instead we’re seeing growth of mixed used spaces that include restaurants, retail and work spaces. Navigating the legalities of Richmond’s historic and industrial properties can…
What comes after hello? The art of the ask.
Safe Harbor Title is very proud to announce that this month Melissa Canavos, our Company president, is guest speaking at this month’s CREW (Commercial Real Estate Women) luncheon. The luncheon will take place on Wednesday October 18th at The John Marshall. Melissa spends a big…
House to consider bill to change TRID rules
“TRID Improvement Act of 2017” could give lenders more regulatory leeway The House of Representatives could soon consider a bill that would bring several changes to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s “Know Before You Owe mortgage disclosure rule”, also known as the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure rule…
What Do We Do? (According to Zillow)
A title company makes sure that the title to a piece of real estate is legitimate and then issues title insurance for that property. Title insurance protects the lender and/or owner against lawsuits or claims against the property that result from disputes over the title….
Safe Harbor Title Company Opens New Office in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Answering strong demand for expert title insurance and settlement services, Safe Harbor Title Company has opened a new office in Fredericksburg. The office is located at 4903 Plank Road, Suite 203, and employs two full-time title agents. “Fredericksburg is an underserved area, as far as…