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Title insurance and the associated terminology can be confusing stuff. One of the terms you may come across as you learn about your title insurance options for protecting your investment in your property is bifurcated title insurance—a no-cost-added option that opens...

When you’re purchasing a property, you want to protect that investment. You want to make sure the deal is finalized without complications. And you want to know that someone is looking out for your best interests. After all, purchasing a home can be one of the biggest...

There’s nothing like buying a home, moving in, making it your own and then learning that what you thought was your driveway is actually an access way for your neighbors. Easements allowing ingress, egress and other rights to your property from outsiders can be...

Lori is the Senior Closing Specialist at the Onalaska office. She has extensive experience in closings and title insurance, having worked in the real estate industry for more than 20 years.   She began her career in the financial industry where she served in a...

Unlike other types of insurance, there aren’t a lot of difficult choices to make when it comes to selecting title policy insurance.   Most consumers are accustomed to selecting from liability and personal coverage for auto insurance to a variety of other packages...

Without doubt, the upper Mississippi River Valley is home to a lot of hunters. From turkeys to deer and bears to waterfowl, it’s a sportsman’s paradise. But what is their bliss may become your woe if you’re not careful.   Real property ownership in our neck of...

The answer is yes and no. Yes to the lender’s policy; no to the owner’s policy.   If you obtained title insurance when you purchased your home, that owner’s policy remains in effect for as long as you or your heirs own the home, regardless of any loans you have...

Position Summary Our Title Administrator works closely with Buyers, Sellers, Real Estate Agents and Lenders to assemble information to handle closing and title insurance. Responsibilities could include: Entering Title Orders into system and obtain all necessary...

Title Agent/Sales: River Valley Title Group is seeking candidates for the position of Title Insurance Agent and Real Estate Closer to represent the company based out of our Onalaska office.  This position requires the ability to develop business relationships with...

Title insurance is something most home owners have heard of, or even purchased. But many aren’t quite sure what it is and how it works, leading to a lot of misconceptions. Following are the top ten myths about title insurance—and the truth behind those myths.  ...