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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

  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 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....

What Homebuyers Should Know About Municipal Liens

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...

Exciting News: Real Title Services Now CATIC-Approved

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

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?

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? 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...