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5 Reasons You Need a Title Search
Here are five reasons why ordering a title search can be beneficial: 1) Identify Ownership and Encumbrances A title search helps professionals determine the current ownership of a property and any encumbrances or liens attached to it. This information is crucial in...
What happens when you have somebody incompetent do your title search?
If you have a title search with the first name of Elizabeth and your searcher goes down to conduct a public record search at the county recorder’s office they may simply plug in the name “Elizabeth.” And let's say the last name is “Smith.” If she didn't check name...
Daniel’s Law and the Impact on Online Access to County Land Records
Daniel's Law, a New Jersey law intended to protect public officials from privacy invasion, was enacted in response to the tragic death of Daniel Anderl, the son of Judge Esther Salas and Mark Anderl. The law prohibits disclosure of the residential addresses of...
TITLE INDUSTRY INSIDER FEEDBACK RE: HOUSING MARKET DOWNTURN MAY BE ENDING
I recently sent an email titled "Housing Market Data: Downturn May Be Ending," in which I stated according to a press release from the National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun,"…residential mortgage loans are expected to be more readily...
The Housing Market Is Getting Weirder By The Day!
I am seeing lots of articles about “the weird housing market” like this one from Yahoo!,"Most housing analysts expected 2023 to be a rough year for the U.S. housing market. In fact, among the 29 major housing forecast models, 24 forecasted a national home price...
Scammers Beware-FedNow Payment Solution: A Game Changer for Real Estate Transactions
Real estate agents and their clients can also benefit from the increased security of FedNow’s payment system. It will use state-of-the-art encryption and authentication technology to protect users’ personal and financial information. This will help to prevent fraud and other types of cybercrime.
How Real Estate Agents Can Benefit from Title Search Services
Homebuyers might not be aware of what a clear title is and why it’s crucial to ensuring a smooth transaction. As their real estate agent, it’s your responsibility to provide them with accurate information and guide them throughout the process. A reputable title search...
Your Guide to Commercial Title Search
Commercial real estate transactions usually involve large amounts of money, and as such, you can never be too careful. You need to pay close attention to and verify everything from the location and ownership to tax liens, judgments, and other legal claims that can...
How Real Title Services Could Factor Into Your Insurance Policy
When buying commercial real estate, there is no such thing as being too thorough. You must take everything into consideration because you are willing to invest a sizable sum of money. The location matters. Taxes matter. Both the property's appearance and the cost of...
5 Common Title Problems You Might Face
Commercial and industrial real estate transactions are typically more complex than residential transactions. You need to watch out for title problems that could potentially impair your ownership rights. If this happens, it would also be challenging to sell or transfer...