First American Blog - The First Word

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What is a tolerance cure?

NOTE: The GFE is no longer used in mortgage transactions. Visit https://www.firstam.com/ownership/transaction-disclosures/ for information about the new disclosures.

Whether you're new to the homebuying process or a seasoned veteran, the concept of a tolerance cure might still be a little hazy to you. But it's an important to term to know, because...

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Topics: Homebuyer and Seller Education

Would you buy a haunted house?

Every night you hear the floorboards creak from footsteps when no one is home, and you swear you felt someone standing behind you only a moment ago. Living in a house with these kinds of creepy occurrences may not be appealing to most, but a recent survey from Realtor.com found that a number of Americans would actually be willing to buy a haunted...

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Topics: Homebuyer and Seller Education Industry News

myFirstAm™ Integrates Cloud-Based Information Folders and Storage Locations

Staying organized is easier said than done – especially when you’re a busy, on-the-go real estate professional. To help facilitate better organization, some real estate agents have turned to leveraging cloud-based services that boost efficiency and productivity, while at the same time helping them go paperless.

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Topics: Technology MyFirstAm

10 Steps to Buying a Home [VIDEO] Part 2

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Topics: Homebuyer and Seller Education New Home Buying

10 Steps to Buying a Home [VIDEO] Part 1

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Topics: Homebuyer and Seller Education

10 Steps to Buying a Home [Infographic]

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Topics: Homebuyer and Seller Education New Home Buying