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A title search ensures that there are no hidden claims on the property that could impact the ownership rights of the buyer. The search is typically performed by a title company or attorney and can ...

If a property doesn’t have a clear title, it’ll be a lot harder to sell or buy the home, or get a mortgage or homeowners insurance for it. In some cases, you could be responsible for paying a ...

After you search for a home and settle on the perfect property, there’s still another search to perform: the title search. While the title search may not be as exciting as browsing those listings or ...

For those of you who question whether an owner’s policy of title insurance is a waste of money, please remember that examining title is still an essential component of due diligence investigations.

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When you buy a piece of real estate, a title company makes sure the seller has a legal right to sell the property and that the buyer isn’t purchasing a home with outstanding taxes or mortgages on it.