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The closing itself takes about one hour and tends to be rather busy with much to be done and many details to be coordinated. During the closing, numerous documents must be explained and signed, funds must be received and disbursed, last minute questions on the condition of the property and operation of systems must be answered and the keys must be delivered. In many instances, buyers need to coordinate settlement with the arrival of their movers and cannot afford any delays. Choosing a reputable, experienced title company is crucial to a smooth settlement.

Losing a home is a cruel thing, but life can be cruel—even to those destined for greatness. Abraham Lincoln was born in a meager, one-room cabin on the Big South Fork of Nolin’s Creek near Hodgenville, Kentucky. It had a dirt floor, one window, and a sticky-clay chimney. Lincoln’s father, Tom, had paid $200 for the cabin and 300 acres of unproductive land. It wasn’t much, but it was home and the young family’s only chance for a decent life.