Why a property survey matters in every transaction

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Listen |  3:53 min When you’re buying or selling a home, the focus tends to fall on price, inspections, and closing dates. But one step that often gets overlooked, one that can protect everyone at the table, is the property survey. What is a Property Survey? A property survey is a formal document prepared by … Continued

Bluestone Title Recent Closings 7-22-26

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Here are a few highlights from recent transactions. Thank you to our amazing partners and clients for trusting us with your title insurance needs! $750,000 Scotch Plains, NJResidential Purchase Client: Antonio Inacio, Esq.Buyer Agent: Mary Haggerty MalloyProminent Properties Sotheby’s-Summit $1,225,000 Westfield, NJResidential Refinance Client: Fulton Mortgage Company $867,379 Wall, NJResidential Refi Client: Fulton Mortgage Company. … Continued

Understanding depreciation in real estate

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When evaluating a property, it’s easy to focus on the visible features, including location, layout, and curb appeal. But beneath the surface, there are critical factors that significantly influence value. One of the most important is depreciation and its counterpart, obsolescence. Depreciation refers to the loss of value over time due to wear and deterioration, … Continued

Bluestone Title Recent Closings 7-8-26

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Here are a few highlights from recent transactions. Thank you to our amazing partners and clients for trusting us with your title insurance needs! $750,000 Scotch Plains, NJResidential Purchase Client: Antonio Inacio, Esq.Buyer Agent: Susan PriscoColdwell Bank Realty $2,200,000 Short Hills, NJResidential Purchase Client: Nicholas J. Cherami, Esq. Buyer Agent: Richa GargWeichert Realtors $810,000 Jersey … Continued

Seller impersonation fraud is on the rise

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Recognize the warning signs and take practical precautions. How we help prevent seller impersonation and deed fraud before closing. Protecting your property Seller impersonation fraud continues to be an issue in real estate, especially when a property is vacant, non-owner occupied, or free of mortgages and liens. In these cases, fraudsters may pose as legitimate … Continued

Bluestone Title Recent Closings 6-24-26

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Here are a few highlights from recent transactions. Thank you to our amazing partners and clients for trusting us with your title insurance needs! $578,000 Union City, NJResidential Purchase Client: Jose L. Bustillos, Esq.Buyer Agent: Hassan FarhatCorcoran Sawyer Smith $590,000 Hoboken, NJResidential Refinance Client: ​CrossCountry Mortgage $730,000 Jersey City, NJResidential Purchase Client: Andrew C. Bershtein, … Continued

Bluestone Title Recent Closings 6-10-26

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Here are a few highlights from recent transactions. Thank you to our amazing partners and clients for trusting us with your title insurance needs! $775,000 Jersey City, NJResidential Refinance Client: LoanDepot.com $646,000 Seacaucus, NJResidential Refinance Client: ​CrossCountry Mortgage $1,070,000 Weehawken, NJResidential Refinance Client: ​TD Bank Thank you for your continued trust! Our team looks forward … Continued

Bluestone Title Recent Closings 5-27-26

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Here are a few highlights from recent transactions. Thank you to our amazing partners and clients for trusting us with your title insurance needs! $362,000 Warren, NJResidential Land Refinance Client: TD Bank $442,500 Marlton, NJResidential Refinance Client: ​Provident Bank $459,000 Edison, NJResidential Refinance Client: ​Renovo Fianancial Thank you for your continued trust! Our team looks … Continued

Bluestone Title Recent Closings 5-13-26

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Here are a few highlights from recent transactions. Thank you to our amazing partners and clients for trusting us with your title insurance needs! $989,000 Jersey City, NJResidential Purchase Buyer’s Attorney: ​​Andrew Bershtein Buyer’s Agent: Shaye LastraSerhant NJ LLC $275,000 Hoboken, NJResidential Purchase Buyer’s Attorney: ​Daniel Serata Buyer’s Agent: Victor JalinosLiberty Realty $275,000 Hoboken, NJResidential … Continued

Bluestone Title Recent Closings 4-29-26

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Here are a few highlights from recent transactions. Thank you to our amazing partners and clients for trusting us with your title insurance needs! $440,000 Bloomfield, NJCommercial Purchase Buyer’s Attorney: ​Georgina Giordano Pallitto Buyer’s Agent: Corcoran Sawyer Smith $419,400 Union, NJResidential Purchase Client: CrossCountry Mortgage $250,000 Point Pleasant Beach, NJResidential Refinance Client: ​Loan Depot Thank … Continued