Janet Mateo - Allen Tate Realtor

08/05/2022

2022 Outdoor remodeling trends

The pandemic put a spotlight on outdoor living like never before, with homeowners desperate to create a backyard oasis. Beyond a spot for your puppy to roam around in and your kids to get dirty, a recent report shows contractors are busy building multi-use outdoor entertaining spaces. Ready to trans...

08/04/2022

🏛 from Master Title Agency

Endorsements allow title insurance companies like Master Title agency to give you more coverage than the standard policy will provide. With over 80-100 different ones to choose from, you can see endorsements as falling into certain categories.

Some "supplement" standard coverage, some "amend" to add, subtract, or swap certain exceptions, others "correct" problems in an already issued policy, and some "extend" the coverage date of the policy.

07/30/2022

The best paint colors to sell your home quickly in 2022

Staging your home to sell quickly includes update your spaces with trending or timeless paint colors that will appeal to most buyers. While gray walls have been in for nearly a decade, the tide is shifting to warm neutrals like soft white, cream and even beige! Listing your home soon or just ready f...

07/28/2022

20 things to do with your family in Raleigh/Durham this summer

There’s a reason the Raleigh-Durham area continues to attract transplants and collect accolades touting its livability. Home to the renowned Research Triangle, this part of North Carolina’s Piedmont region boasts a moderate climate with four beautiful seasons and easy access to the Tar Heel Stat...

07/27/2022

🏛️ from Master Title Agency

Buying property that involves a Homeowner's Association generally means becoming subject to the rules and regulations they have set out in the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions. These are usually recorded in the Register of Deeds and are available for review by buyers, sellers, and their attorneys.

07/23/2022

6 summer drink ideas to try during your next happy hour

Cool off this summer with these easy-to-make summer drink ideas. Peach Margarita It’s peach season and if you’re tired of peach pie, peach cobbler or just snacking on plain peaches, why not try a peach margarita? View this post on Instagram A post shared by caro | food + motherhood (...

07/19/2022

🏛️ from Master Title Agency



A common question that arises on title searches is whether a juvenile judgment - often given a "J" designation in the VCAP/AOC database - will attach to property and need to be reported?

The answer: A juvenile judgment will not attach to property even when the defendant reaches the age of 18 years old and don't need to be reported in a search or opinion.

07/15/2022

What’s new in kitchen design for 2022

A major kitchen remodel costs homeowners an average of $75,000 and typically yields a 54% return on investment when it comes time to sell. As more and more homeowners are investing significant funds into a kitchen remodel, many aim to design a more curated look for their new kitchen. Remodeling your...

07/14/2022

Carowinds: Everything you need to know to have a blast!

Planning a trip to Carowinds? You may be wondering about ticket prices, parking, hours of admission, and whether everyone in your family will be able to have fun. No worries—we’re here to tell you everything you need to know to make your day at Carowinds a success. The Carowinds motto is “Wher...

07/12/2022

🏛️ from Master Title Agency

⭐ A title search - regardless of the scope in terms of time and the chain of title - is still limited to what is discoverable in the public records, the register of deeds, judgment indexes, and filings in the court or clerks office.

⭐ Certain pieces of information, like loan balances and whether payments are up to date, are too private to be found in a search and usually need to come from a lender or bank upon request from a closing attorney.

⭐ At most, you might see things like foreclosure filings or Substitutions of Trustee that might indicate payments are in arrears but that of course will give rise to even bigger concerns.

07/09/2022

15 fun things to do in Charlotte with your family this summer, Charlotte has a lot to offer..

07/08/2022

Top bathroom remodeling trends of 2022

In the latest Cost vs. Value report, the average mid-range bathroom remodel costs just over $27,000, while an up-scale remodel costs upwards of $90,000. Whether you’re looking to just make a few cosmetic changes to your existing footprint or tear your current bathroom down to the studs, here’s w...