Good to Know: How Good Funds Laws Protect Your Real Estate Closing
To protect real estate buyers and sellers and to prevent bank fraud, “good funds” laws are in effect across the nation. These laws set requirements for acceptable forms of closing funds and help ensure that money funding real estate purchases and refinancing...
Better Safe Than Sorry: The Importance of Title Endorsements
There’s no question that title insurance provides both owners and lenders peace of mind in real estate transactions. However, there are instances when additional coverage is needed in order to expand and reinforce that peace of mind. That’s where title...
Peace of Mind Matters: Get to Know Your Title Insurance Policy
When buying a home or commercial real estate, few moments can match the excitement of being handed the keys to your new property on closing day. However, before you take legal ownership and make your big move, it’s important that you understand an essential part of...
Understanding the Anatomy of a Title Insurance Commitment
“It’s a big commitment.” You’re likely to hear those words from friends and family members before you purchase a new home. A real estate transaction is, indeed, one of the biggest investments you’ll make during your lifetime — and title insurance is designed to...