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Who picks the title insurance company?
When your offer on a home is accepted, title insurance provides the assurance that you will be able to take ownership of the property without any unresolved title defects. So you know it’s an important part of buying a property. But you may not know who gets to choose the title insurance company you work…
Newcomer’s Guide to Understanding Title Insurance
Homeownership is a big part of the American dream and an essential part of that dream is knowing that the property you purchase is yours—free and clear of any past owner’s baggage. What many first-time homebuyers don’t know is that title insurance plays a key role in making that happen. If you’re a newcomer to…
Real-life Title Problems
Title defects are common; title insurance can protect you When you have your heart set on a property — maybe it’s a house with the sun-soaked deck you’ve always dreamed of, or the bright, open kitchen with the elegant island — it’s hard to even imagine that something like a title problem could get in…
Four Ways Technology is Improving the Signer Experience
Technology has infiltrated seemingly every part of our lives, making it easier for us to manage our household needs, conduct our professional obligations and organize our personal lives. So it stands to reason that technology is driving change for title companies as well. The outcome: the work that has to be done when buying and…
Buyer Beware: Online Mortgage Companies
Weighing online versus traditional mortgage options Imagine being able to get a loan for hundreds of thousands of dollars, just by typing in a few things on your phone? What if you could get approved for a million-dollar loan at the click of a button on your laptop? Turns out, many people are looking to…