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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year: Helping a Dream Come True
Every title search we do is a chance for someone’s dream to come true. Let’s be honest—title searching isn’t glamorous. At its core, it’s document retrieval. Deeds. Mortgages. Records that, not so long ago, lived in dusty books in courthouse basements. But here’s the...
Common Title Search Errors and How to Avoid Them: Essential Solutions for Real Estate Professionals
Title search errors are mistakes or omissions in the public-record chain that create uncertainty about property ownership, and they can delay closings, increase liability, and expose buyers or lenders to financial loss. This guide explains the most frequent title...
Understanding Liens and Property Rights: A Comprehensive Guide
Liens are legal claims against property that secure a creditor’s interest and can materially alter property rights, transferability, and closing outcomes. This guide explains what liens are, how they are classified, and why understanding lien mechanics is critical for...
When the Next “Gold Rush” Is Data: Why Data Farms Need Smart Title Work
Real Title Services bridges digital innovation and real property by providing nationwide title searches, subsurface research, and land verification for AI data farms.
Three Ways to Cut Title Search Delays in Complex Projects
Large-scale or multi-parcel title searches often stall when ordering details are incomplete or scattered. In this article, we share three proven ways to streamline the process, keep the workflow moving, and close complex projects on schedule.
How the Big Beautiful Bill Impacts Mortgages and Homeownership
The Big Beautiful Bill reshapes homeownership costs—raising the SALT cap, locking in the mortgage interest deduction, and offering temporary tax breaks.
Title Searches in Puerto Rico—Yes, We Can Handle Them
Puerto Rico title searches are different from what you might expect. Learn why address-only searches often fail, what registry data is required, and how Real Title Services can support your projects across all 78 municipalities.
📊 Investor-Owned Home Sales Surge: Key Insights for Title Professionals
Investor home sales surged to their highest level since 2001. Here’s what this shift means for those of us handling title searches, curative work, and insured transactions.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac May Go Public Again—What That Actually Means
President Trump announced a plan to take Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public again. Here’s what that means—and how their public vs. government-controlled status affects the mortgage market.
🎯 Will Mortgage Rates Drop in June 2025? Here’s What the Experts Say
Mortgage rates are hovering just under 7% heading into June 2025. This expert-backed guide breaks down what to expect and how to prepare—without the jargon.