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The Hidden Risks in Title Searches That Could Cost You Big
The Hidden Risks in Title Searches That Could Cost You Big For lenders, investors, and attorneys, title searches are a critical step in mitigating risk before a transaction closes. But what if the search itself contains gaps or oversights? Many professionals...
The Shrinking Workforce of Professional Title Searchers
The Shrinking Workforce of Professional Title Searchers The title search industry is facing a serious workforce shortage—one that could affect turnaround times for years to come. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we lost a substantial number of skilled title searchers....
Navigating Wind Rights and Title Research in Renewable Energy Development
As the push for renewable energy expands, wind farms are becoming a common sight across the country. However, for developers and investors, understanding wind rights and their impact on land ownership is a critical step in ensuring smooth project development. Title...
What Homebuyers Should Know About Municipal Liens
When buying a home, many prospective buyers overlook one critical factor: municipal liens. These legal claims can significantly impact property ownership, affecting everything from mortgage approvals to the risk of foreclosure. In this article, readers will...
Positive Trends in the Housing Market: What December’s 2.2% Rise in Home Sales Means for You
The real estate market ended 2024 on a high note, with existing home sales climbing by 2.2% in December, according to a report by the National Association of Realtors (NAR). This increase highlights a renewed sense of momentum in the housing market after months of...
Simplifying Mineral Rights Due Diligence with Real Title Services
When it comes to title searches, mineral rights, and document retrieval, having a reliable partner can save you valuable time and prevent unnecessary delays. At Real Title Services, we understand the importance of efficiency and accuracy in managing these critical...
Exciting News: Real Title Services Now CATIC-Approved
CATIC Underwriter-Backed Search Products Are you already a CATIC-approved policy-issuing agent or using CATIC as one of your underwriters? Great news—Real Title Services is now a CATIC-approved title search provider! This means you can order CATIC-backed title...
Mortgage Originations to Increase 28 percent
While these are only predictions, let's see what's "in the cards..." The Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) just shared some exciting predictions for the mortgage market in 2025 (which is closer than I am comfortable with--where did the time fly?!): Big Boost in Total...
So What’s the Deal with Pennsylvania Property Tax Reports?
Regarding Pennsylvania Property Tax Reports, in most counties, the tax collection is done by township. In each county there are dozens of townships; in fact Pennsylvania has 1,454 townships. Some of them—via call, email, or fax—will get you an official report within...
Do You Need A Quote? A Video From Angela
Do you need a quote? Watch this video from one of our founders: Angela Talks About Quotes ____________________________________ WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS?: Leave a comment! You can make your comments anonymous, and you don’t need to sign-up or enter an email address to...