Housing Wire

JUNE 21, 2022

As someone who spent a career in the title insurance industry – both as a builder of a title business and leader of the industry’s trade group, — I am proud of the role we play in helping to protect what most Americans consider the biggest purchase of their lives. Why is a title search necessary for refinancing?

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Realty Biz

DECEMBER 15, 2021

When you’re buying a home, you’ll need a title search so that you can get title insurance. Title searches can also reassure buyers, making sure there is a smaller chance of problems with the title later on. We will take a look at the things you need to know about a title search and how it works.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 23, 2021

House deed vs. title: what’s the difference between the two? Perhaps the biggest myth is that the title to a home is an actual document stored in a drawer somewhere. Essentially, title and deed are both related to the important question of who truly owns a particular piece of real estate and has the rights to it. Find Agent.

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HomeLight

MAY 24, 2022

Everyone involved will need time to perform their due diligence. Every home sale has its quirks, but in general, “a cash sale can be turned over in a week to two weeks,” according to Suz Poepke Pohl, owner and escrow agent at Cygneture Title for the past 10 years. Secure title and escrow services: 1 day.

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The Close

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Always cross-check with public records and title companies to verify ownership before moving forward with any deal. Expert advice: Investors should use tools like Forewarn to verify the identity and financial details of potential tenants and buyers, including bankruptcies and foreclosures.

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HomeLight

MARCH 16, 2023

Investors offer alternatives to foreclosure and bankruptcy About 60% of sellers who contact Ramcharitar are behind on their mortgage payments. While some homeowners opt for foreclosure in a distressed situation, others decide to declare bankruptcy. Both parties sign a contract and submit it to a title company.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2021

Beyond doing your due diligence online, it’s also a good idea to pick up the phone and put a voice to the business. Step 7: Clear the title. Once you’ve accepted an offer and entered into a purchase contract, the buyer will turn the contract over to the title or escrow company. Put a voice to a name.

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