Quiet Title The latest addition to the American financial landscape is the concept of quiet title, which is often misunderstood by many consumers as a means to obtain a free house. However, this is far from the truth, as I can attest to my experience of authoring a continuing legal education credits workshop for attorneys. … Read more
A marketable title in a real estate transaction means that the buyer is getting a deed to the property that is insurable by a title insurance company and he is not assuming any liabilities from the former owner. All deficiencies in the chain of title (defects) or attachments have been cured in the past or … Read more
If you are a real estate investor or if you are heavily involved in other areas of real estate, you are probably well aware of some of the difficulties of checking for clear titles in some areas of the country. A failure to do so can result in significant financial losses. This is why it … Read more
Real estate investing can be a rewarding business if you make the right choice in hiring a title escrow company. The right escrow officer can mean the difference between a smooth and rapid closing or a complicated, delayed closing, quite possibly filled with costly mistakes. You cannot be too careful when selecting a title escrow … Read more