Property taxes are something that many property owners don’t think about until it’s too late (and those steep taxes are due!). Whenever you purchase a new home or refinance the home that you own, property taxes are one of the… Read More
Posts Tagged ‘ Title Insurance ’
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The Importance Of Deeds And Title Insurance
Deeds and Title insurance are both things that people know they need, but almost every prospective or current homeowner couldn’t tell you exactly why. While deeds and title insurance can both seem intimidating and complicated, they are much more straightforward… Read More
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A First-Time Homebuyer’s Guide To Title Insurance
You finally purchased your first home. You’ve unpacked all your boxes and settled in. And then, all of a sudden you receive a frantic phone call from someone claiming that they, in fact, are the true owner of your property…. Read More
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4 Potential Pitfalls Of Uninsured Title In Real Estate Transactions
Ever wondered why exactly you need title insurance? It comes in handy when things go awry during a real estate transaction.
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The History of Title Insurance
As you prepare to purchase title insurance or do a title check on a residential or commercial property, you might be wondering—who came up with this in the first place? Here is a brief history of title insurance and how… Read More
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Title Insurance and Vacant Lots
Many homeowners understand the value of title insurance for their home, but many don’t understand that they should also worry about title insurance and title searches for vacant lots. Undeveloped land can seem like a free pass, but surprising things… Read More
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What is Title Insurance?
If you’re purchasing a home for the first time, you may or may not be aware of the importance of title insurance. You may be looking on this blog for the first time, wondering what title insurance even is! Other… Read More
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Why Title Companies are Important for FSBO Transactions
There are many people who end up buying and selling homes without the assistance of a realtor. If you are thinking of following this path, whether as a buyer or a seller, a title company is still essential for a… Read More
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How Your Title Can Be Affected by Errors in Public Records
While you just purchased your new property, chances are your property is only new to you. Your property comes with a history and, sometimes, extra baggage you don’t even know it is carrying. During the closing process for your property,… Read More
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Title Defects & Encumbrances: How They Can Affect a Title
A title search is one of the first steps toward purchasing a property, and it involves uncovering problems associated with the title that may impede the buyer’s ownership rights. Problems with the title can be classified into one of two… Read More