Steve Rovithis - Your Real Estate Resource

In this episode, I interview Bridget Fiala - An attorney at Kriss Law, which specializes in residential conveyance. She graduated from Western New England University School of Law. She’s a lifelong resident of West Springfield, former City Council member, and Business West 40 Under Forty. Question List: 1. Do I need an attorney to buy or sell a house – what do you do? 2. How much does an attorney cost- who pays it and when? 3. What is title insurance, how much does it cost and why do I need it? 4. What is the difference between a lender and owner title? 5. What is the difference between an offer and a purchase and sale agreement? 6. What are closing costs? 7. What are closing cost credits? 8. What is a deed? 9. What is a mortgage? 10. Is it like a car, where I don’t own the property until I pay the mortgage off?