What is a Remote Closing?

Closing What is a Remote Closing? Facebook Twitter Linkedin Traditionally, the closing day has occurred in person, often at an attorney, title agency, or escrow company office. With the rise of digital technology, real estate closings are changing. New platforms make it easier for the parties to be in separate locations, potentially across the country… Continue reading What is a Remote Closing?

What are Common Issues with Title?

Title Clearing What are Common Issues with Title? Facebook Twitter Linkedin The main purpose of title clearing is to discover and remove defects and encumbrances from the title. These title issues can take a variety of forms, but there are a few categories of common defects and encumbrances that you should be aware of, especially… Continue reading What are Common Issues with Title?

How is Title Cleared?

Title Clearing How is Title Cleared? Facebook Twitter Linkedin Clearing a title starts with knowing what matters can affect the title. In the event that defects and/or encumbrances need to be cleared, it will be time to take action.   Every Transaction is Different The first thing to remember when entering the title clearing process is… Continue reading How is Title Cleared?

What is a Title Search?

Title Clearing What is a Title Search? Facebook Twitter Linkedin The first step in the title clearing process is to order a title search. A title search is the specific process by which title professionals determine what has occurred with the title and where problems may lie.  Understanding how the title search works, what is… Continue reading What is a Title Search?

What is Title Clearing?

Title Clearing What is Title Clearing? Facebook Twitter Linkedin One of the key contingencies contained in a real estate purchase agreement relates to title. Essentially, this contingency requires the seller to deliver a clear title to the buyer. A clear title is typically one that is free from defects and encumbrances, except for those permitted… Continue reading What is Title Clearing?

The Title Clearing Process

Title Clearing The Title Clearing Process Facebook Twitter Linkedin The real estate purchase agreement is signed, and now you are into the closing phase. While the specific language may vary, one of the contingencies contained in the agreement is some form of requirement regarding the ability to obtain title insurance. It’s time to work on… Continue reading The Title Clearing Process

Key Elements of a Title Policy

Title Insurance Key Elements of a Title Insurance Policy Facebook Twitter Linkedin There are five basic elements of a title insurance policy. It’s important to understand each so that you fully understand your policy and what it does for you.  Covered Risks All types of insurance serve to mitigate risk of a range of things… Continue reading Key Elements of a Title Policy

Owner’s versus Lender’s Policies

Title Insurance Owner’s versus Lender’s Policies Facebook Twitter Linkedin There are two basic title insurance policies: a buyer’s or owner’s policy and a lender’s policy.  Both policies effectively protect against the same sorts of risks.  The major difference is how the policy is terminated and potentially the premium associated with the policy.  Subscribe to the… Continue reading Owner’s versus Lender’s Policies

Title Agents vs Title Underwriters

Title Insurance Title Agents Versus Title Underwriters Facebook Twitter Linkedin There are two important entities with regard to title insurance: Title agents: perform the actual process of title clearing.  Title underwriters: the title insurers.  It’s important to understand the role each company plays in getting the transaction to close and protecting your title.  Subscribe to… Continue reading Title Agents vs Title Underwriters

What is a Title Commitment?

Title Insurance What is a Title Commitment? Facebook Twitter Linkedin One of the key documents in the title process is the title commitment. The title commitment essentially provides a promise to insure title, with certain conditions and exclusions. The commitment outlines the results of the title search process, anything that needs to be resolved, and… Continue reading What is a Title Commitment?